Job Description

Description

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

Main Purpose of Job :

Coordinates and implements assigned capital projects from initial cost estimation through AFE preparation, research/design, installation, start-up and debugging. Recommends projects to improve plant operation, safety, reduce operating costs and provide the technical support for new product development. Has important impact on a programs / projects supporting divisional goals. Provide technical assistance to help resolve problems or issues relating to the factory's production and infrastructure equipment. Take lead role in guiding projects and strategies related to over all factory food related process systems.

Role and Activity

• Responsible for writing capital requests for specific projects and managing projects end-to-end on time and on budget.
• Responsible for reviewing design and specification proposals submitted by vendors and/or Division Engineering to ensure all design criteria and other necessary requirements have been met.
• Maintains project records, manages project commitments, completes all project reporting requirements, adheres to department norms and standards including but not limited to record keeping best practices.
• Follows all Early Engineering Management best practices as outlined by the company and local department.
• Adheres to all project management laws and rules of ethics.
• Coordinates and facilitates required project cross-functional meetings as well as project charter team coordination.
• Oversees projects and manages vendors and contractors to maintain compliance with all plant safety and quality guidelines, providing oversight for outside personnel including non-business hours when necessary.
• Interact with corporate management and engineering.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
• Provide information for corporate management as relates to this groups functions.
• Set and assure engineering standards for the facility.
• Act as leader or facilitator on various company committees.

Levels of Responsibility

• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of the required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. Limited water hose usage)

Qualifications and Experience

• B.S. Engineering required (chemical, mechanical, electrical)
• 5 > years of engineering experience in a factory environment
• 3 > years of project management experience including successful execution of complex projects of significant magnitude.
• Technical knowledge, certificates or licenses relating to engineering principles, financial and accounting skills, or strong human relation skills preferred
• Strong background in food/dairy (or similar) process engineering.
• Previous work experience in food manufacturing (Dairy) preferred

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our 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 Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

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 $90,000 and $105,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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