Description

Main Purpose of Job:

This position leads the site and drives activities to improve performance in the critical areas of HSE, Quality, Production, and Cost. The Manufacturing Manager works directly with the Factory Manager and plant leadership team to develop, analyze, and achieve plant goals and objectives.

Role and Activity

• Establishes operational objectives and assignments with site leadership team and Business Unit Managers.
• Analyzes data, trends, resources, and internal forecasts to lead development of manufacturing strategic planning in support of overall site goals and objectives.
• Develops and manages annual Operations budget.
• Manages and oversees the production/operations Managerial Team.
• Monitors and evaluates manufacturing effectiveness and affects changes using Continuous Improvement management philosophy.
• Responsible for: developing people; improving processes and reducing costs.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• People Development
• Effective Communication and Presentation skills
• Practical knowledge of TPM and/or High Performance Work Teams
• Ability to motivate and Influence
• Collaboration / Consensus Building / Conflict Resolution
• Project Management and Innovation and Creativity

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, or similar)
• Ability to manage shift operations and coordinate production activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
• Five-years related experience (preferred).

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONEMENT

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $120,000 and $150,000 per year.