Ice Cream Process Engineer

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

THE ROLE:

Process Engineers are required in our sites to support Manufacturing teams by focusing on technical elimination of losses and waste on the production line including, but not limited to Minor Stoppage reduction, Change over time reduction, Elimination of RPM waste, Support of digital related projects, Other NVAA reduction activities.

Process engineers are involved in continuous improvements from the engineer viewpoint, responsible to solve chronical problems, reduce NVAA, develop standards, and drive productivity while granting quality and safety.

Process engineers also lead/co-ordinate the deployment of digital activities in the factories. The focus will be on enabling our manufacturing sites to deploy appropriate, standardized technologies and ensure consistency in deployment and associated benefit delivery. Main Job Purpose the Process Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses.

He/She will apply extensively the full range of Focused Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Business priority and Cost maintenance, Customer Service and Agility. Deployment, Autonomous The Business priority and Cost Deployment pillar will be populated with data built up through application of the Managing Manufacturing Performance Code, which is key to ensuring focus on the main losses.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Working directly with the line crews on a daily basis the Process Engineer also acts as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of countermeasures. The Process Engineer is responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. FI pillar and process engineers will collaborate with Customer Service and Agility team regarding to OR (Foundation Tier) and site DBNR improvement (Advanced Tier).

• Process engineers can suggest an automation solution to attack certain losses or participate in a factory automation projects if he/she has relevant expertise.
• Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using BPCD, FI, AM, PM, Q, PD pillar tools and methodologies;
• Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line;
• Run to Standard (R2S) implementation: (Data collection and analysis, Prioritization of losses, Problem solving, SMED, AM activities definition and machine settings (Centerlines or Process parameters definition);
• Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability);
• Identify and extend good practice to other lines;
• Provide inputs of EEM pillar – MP data;
• Factory OR and DBNR improvement; • NVAA reduction;
• Application and accuracy of MMP Code data. Key Skills and Competencies Confidential
• Business acumen and financial tools, understanding of the Master plan, factory priorities and how manufacturing performance of the site correlates with its finance KPIs and BGs targets achievement;
• Manufacturing & Packaging technology. Rely on basic but consistent understanding of the manufacturing technologies of the Category to drive relevant process Improvement;

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

Process engineers with a passion for driving results through strong teamwork, the ability to teach and implement new tools and methodologies, and a commitment to ensuring alignment across teams while leveraging one another’s strengths.

Required

• Previous experience in an industrial environment. This is not an entry-level role.
• Experience may come from manufacturing, maintenance, quality, engineering, production, process improvement, or other technical roles.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and problem solving.
• Strong digital and data-analysis skills, including:
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • Power Query
  • Power Apps

Preferred /Desirable

• Previous experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, Operational Excellence, or similar roles.
• Knowledge of CI methodologies such as TPM, WCM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Experience leading improvement projects, such as Kaizen events, waste reduction, OEE improvement, process optimization, or loss elimination initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and translate operational problems into structured improvement actions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​

• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth. ​

• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​

• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
  

Pay: The pay range for this position is $58,700 to $88,100. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: TMICC employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact

• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

• Continuous learning and development as the business grows

• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

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Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.