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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, 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 the job: To achieve the best procurement for Laurel, maintaining service and quality. Looking for new ideas and opportunities and communicating across relevant departments. The main interface between suppliers and the business on price and relationship. Job Description Role and Activity * Supplier negotiation. * Agreeing and managing contracts. * Working with R&D team sourcing and costing materials for product briefs, creating a preferred supplier list. The buyer is the only interface for the pricing with the supplier. * Liaising and managing in new contracts with Supply Chain team. * Keeping up to date with current markets, influences, and opportunities. * Looking for new product ideas, liaising with R&D. * Awareness of commercial impact on finished products of all materials. * Improving product margin. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values. * Giving Froneri a competitive edge. * Ensuring we get the best price in the market. * Gathering local market information and sharing in the group. * Prices correct on ERP systems * Adheres and respects global purchasing policies. Measurable Outcomes * Positive buying price variance. * Contracts database available. * Check and sign off product costings that meet business needs of expected margin, and control the number of new materials and suppliers. * Supply chain department has the necessary contracts and agreements in place to operate. * Know prices and current markets. * Attend R&D meetings and weekly group buying KPI meetings. * Attends factory daily review meeting. * Visits lines in Factory at least three times a week talking to the line managers about issues and supplier performance affecting them. * Can generate costs and recipe awareness. * Weekly KPI figures measuring progress and projects. 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 $105,000 and $115,000 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.

Love ice cream? Join the #1 ice cream company in the U.S.-Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream (DGIC)-and help shape the future of iconic brands loved worldwide. As part of Froneri, the global ice cream leader, we're in an exciting chapter of accelerated growth. With nearly a century of success in the U.S., powerhouse brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer'sTM/Edy'sTM, OREO, Outshine, and Frollies, and the backing of European-based experts, we have the winning recipe-and we're ready for more. Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. We're transforming how we work-investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. At DGIC, you'll be in the action, own your brands, and see the real-time impact of your ideas-all while enjoying plenty of ice cream along the way. Why DGIC? We're more than ice cream makers-we're makers of JOY. Our entrepreneurial culture moves fast, values fresh thinking, and rewards results. Here, your role won't be confined to a lane-you'll partner across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain for a true general management experience. We don't just hire for roles-we grow future business leaders. If you're curious, driven, and ready to lead with both strategy and execution, this is your career accelerator. Our Values in Action * Take Ownership - Lead with accountability and focus on what drives growth and impact. * Do What's Right - Operate with transparency, integrity, and respect. * Seek to Improve - Innovate relentlessly, embrace feedback, and learn from wins and losses. * Better Together - Build success through inclusion, collaboration, and shared goals. These values are not just ideals-they're the behaviors we live by every day. What We Offer * All the ice cream you can eat (yes, really!) * Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, 10 paid holidays + 2 floating * A collaborative, fun, and purpose-driven work environment * A culture that blends 100 years of stability with the energy of a startup * Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility MAIN ROLE AND ACTIVITIES We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Wholesale Account Manager to lead the development and execution of business plans across key wholesale accounts. This role is responsible for driving sales growth through effective negotiation, data-driven storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the ideal candidate will leverage business intelligence tools to craft compelling selling strategies, working closely with Customer Account Associates (AA) and Customer & Category Managers (CMM) to deliver on customer expectations and business objectives. The successful candidate will also manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction. This is a remote-based position, with a preference for candidates located in the Midwest region of the United States. Key Performance Indicators Performance: * Achieve Annual Sales Targets based on the following measurables outcomes: Market Share, Distribution Growth, Net Sales, Trade Spend, Profitability, and Forecast Accuracy * Develop Sales Strategy to drive long-term growth across the Dreyer's portfolio using a bottom-up build of customer and category plans. Leverage internal analytic tools and reporting to evaluate gaps in category or customer plans. * Maintain Customer Relations via joint business planning (JBP) a "category first" customer plan. Frequent interaction to ensure the achievement of agreed Customer(s) targets/ KPIs (category growth, sales, customer service, in-stock levels, etc). * Driving Quality using continuous feedback and cross collaborative communication. Facilitate conversations regarding product, service, transportation, or logistics issues to respective stakeholders. Consistent monitoring for areas of opportunity * Financial Responsibility by maximizing profitability within trade and ensuring operational excellence with deductions and invoices What you need to succeed: * Entrepreneurial spirit, taking initiative and ownership with a proactive mindset * Proficiency in selling & negotiating to create "win-win" outcomes for company and customer * Demonstrated interpersonal skills with both customers and internal associates * Proven ability to follow through on commitments without direction or supervision * Ability to travel 30% of the time Preferred Skills * Demonstrated solid forecasting skills and the ability to research data from all internal reporting sights * Exposure to analytical reporting tools such as IRI, PowerBI, Numerator, Kwikee, Run Report, Trade Rate Report * College or Undergraduate degree required * 5+ years experience in a Wholesale Account sales environment * Experience working in a DSD environment 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. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 $110,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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: The role of the Mix Room Supervisor is the effective and consistent management of the factory Mix Room areas. To consistently supply production through effective planning and staffing. To coordinate all duties of areas including, but not limited to, improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and maximizing departments effectiveness through short- and long-term planning. This will be achieved by ensuring the Mix Room teams are effectively coordinated and managed, through having a clear knowledge and understanding of requirements, attention to detail and providing all teams with inspiration, guidance & motivation. Role and Activity * Ensure Mix Room area is clean, always organized and operating under control. * Build and develop production teams with Ice Cream knowledge, train the "WHY", not just the HOW. * Correct allocation and use of labor, using crewing plans, registers, and break timings - no slack. * Perform a root cause analysis and provide a solution to any issue. * Maintain consistent skill coverage across all shifts, re-balance shifts where necessary. * Keep life simple, do not over complicate the process, documentation, or methods. * Ensure effective shift hand over between Mix Room teams that all issues are reported effectively. * Ensure the team has "the tools to do the job", everything in its place, no clutter, no compromise. * Drive the Mix Room process to meet demand of production while maintaining quality, and food safety. * Manage, monitor, and control waste, labor and downtime to ensure that factory spend, and product costs are within budgeted requirements. * Communicate effectively with all the teams, through meetings, memos, and team briefings on a regular basis. * Carry out regular appraisals with your team to ensure that performance and effective training is taking place throughout production on a regular basis. * Proactively looking for areas of improvement and to adopt techniques and practices that ensure that there is a quality environment in the Mix Room. * Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully met and that a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the factory. * Ensure that you walk the talk and use the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen. * Take ownership of audit corrective actions and drive a culture of the team identifying and actioning before the auditor. * Ensure that new & seasonal recruits are managed & inducted effectively. * Identify, develop, and deliver needed improvement plans for the department. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values. 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 Position Qualifications and minimum education level: * Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of leadership experience, • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving. * OR 5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. * OR 2 years in a leadership role in the United States Military. * High energy level and excellent follow-up. * Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office * 18 years of age or older. * Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Additional Requirements: * Work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as required. * Willing to work in a factory where ambient conditions may be very cold, wet or warm. Preferred Experience: * Experience in food processing or packaging. * Experience in Supply Chain and/or Inventory Control. * Experience in Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP's) in a food processing environment. * 1 year of experience in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance. * Maintenance background is a plus. Skills: * Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices. * Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening). Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing. Ability to positively confront and effectively deal with noncompliance through effective "Soft Skills". * Excellent people skills - maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support. * Confidence in own capacity and judgment. Be willing to face challenging situations. Develop ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication. * Adaptable - adjust approach to match varied task requirements, adjust behavior to others' styles, change priorities to meet changing demands, adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks. * Ability to run multiple priorities at one time through highly developed organizational skills. * Ability to set effective and meaningful objectives. 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 $75,000.00 and $88,000.00 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.

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 the job: The Work Order Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the accuracy of the orders representing produced cases and material usage. Shift: Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift. Role and Activity * Validate work order cutoff times for all lines after Manager review, this also includes support to all lines to meet these cutoffs, with less rework time through on-going coaching, WO on status 60 should have minimal changes * Review work orders on status 50, which includes the following but not limited to: * Mix consumption - ensure Carlson and MES match, in some cases you will need to review mix playback and share daily updates * Material consumptions - investigate and escalate to management any over or under usage, verifying line and staging bins if needed * Chocolate & coating consumptions - ensure tank levels match to MES, any positive variance should be balanced against current WO * Adjust required quantity when any deviations, to address miss match percentages * Make comments on WO for all corrections * Stock adjustments for miss ID pallets and ghost pallets in coordination with the RDC, after proper approvals * Daily reporting, such as and not limited to: * Materials in production bins longer than 24 hours * Weekly chocolate & coating reconciliation * End of shift report * Provide JDE and MES knowledge support to factory, including delivering training if necessary * Prevent inventory issues by ensuring all materials are consumed to Work Orders accurately * Work with multiple departments and levels to resolve JDE & MES issues related to the production process * Proactively identify and implement improvements in regard to WO closure process * Ensure you walk the talk and use looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen * Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values * Other duties as assigned by manager and attend factory meetings MEASURABLE OUTCOMES * Accuracy of the PO generated. * Maintenance of the documentation * Data Management QUALIFICATIONS * Education: * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field. * Experience: * 2+ years of experience in work order management, production planning, or operations coordination (preferably in food manufacturing). * Finance or cost-control background is a plus - experience in tracking production costs, inventory valuation, or budget adherence. * Skills: * Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. * Proficient in ERP systems (JDE, or similar) and Microsoft Excel. * Ability to track, issue, close, and audit work orders to support production goals. * Strong understanding of production flow, inventory control, and scheduling. * Able to analyze and report on variances in material usage, labor hours, or costs. * Excellent communication skills to coordinate with production, warehouse, and finance teams. * Basic knowledge of food safety regulations and good manufacturing practices (GMP) is a plus. 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 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 $32.03 per hour, 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.

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. Shift: Night Main Purpose of Job: This is a hands-on, proactive, technical position that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently as well as with your team. The primary objective is to maintain and operate the ammonia system as well as other utility systems throughout the entire facility safely and efficiently. This will be achieved by ensuring that equipment is available for production. Reactive maintenance is dealt with quickly and accurately. Developing a clear knowledge and understanding of the factory, products, and machinery. Role and Activity * Ensure that production lines are functioning properly to increase efficiency and minimize waste. * Actively monitor and evaluate equipment for needed maintenance. * Address all utilities support calls in a timely manner. * Anticipate working independently unless the task requires additional team support in which case you should contact your supervisor. * Ensure all work areas are clean, organized, and maintained to GMP standards. * Spare parts are always correctly booked out and accounted for. * Performs Maintenance Tracking Sheet (MTS) inspections for the Mechanical Integrity of the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. * Performs IIAR Bulletin 109 Inspections for the Ammonia System Equipment. * Work to ensure all Utilities Systems are inspected, maintained, and are operational in a safe, reliable manner to comply with regulatory requirements. Utilities Systems include but are not limited to, Ammonia Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Boilers, Steam, Condensate Return, Glycol, Brine, HVAC, Fire Sprinklers, Fire Pumps, Fire Risers, Wastewater Pretreatment, and Natural Gas. * Carry out required/preventive maintenance and replace worn/broken parts, providing feedback on frequency. * Utilize observations and data to track and repair premature equipment failures. * Ensure that maintenance tasks adhere to company food safety polices. Ensure that all parts and tools are sanitized before use on the production floor. * Ensure all working practices comply with company rules and procedures. * Maintain full and up to date records of all equipment, repairs, and parts. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Measurable Outcomes * Production productivity * Balance maintenance on preventative vs planned rather than just corrective where it is feasible * Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues * Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met * Costs are maintained at/or below budgeted levels * Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented * An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI's Levels of Responsibility * All Factory processes and equipment. * Break down interventions, maintenance and improvements * Production Targets * Engineering budget * Health & Safety * Training and development to improve knowledge of all machinery * Impeccable hygiene standards always Position Qualifications: * 18 years of age or older. * Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills. * Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules. * Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks, solid understanding of control circuits. * Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and process components. * Basic PC skills, record keeping and reporting. Education and/or Experience: * High School Diploma or GED required. * RETA certification as a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) preferred or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO). * Hazmat Certification preferred. * 5-Years of Ammonia Refrigeration experience preferred. * 2-Years of Boilers and Compressed Air experience 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 $34.71 to $38.81 per hour, 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.

Love ice cream? Join the #1 ice cream company in the U.S.-Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream (DGIC)-and help shape the future of iconic brands loved worldwide. As part of Froneri, the global ice cream leader, we're in an exciting chapter of accelerated growth. With nearly a century of success in the U.S., powerhouse brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer'sTM/Edy'sTM, OREO, Outshine, and Frollies, and the backing of European-based experts, we have the winning recipe-and we're ready for more. Our headquarters are in Walnut Creek, CA, with production facilities in Bakersfield and Tulare, CA; Fort Wayne, IN; and Laurel, MD. We're transforming how we work-investing in growth, elevating quality, and empowering teams to make fast, bold decisions. At DGIC, you'll be in the action, own your brands, and see the real-time impact of your ideas-all while enjoying plenty of ice cream along the way. Why DGIC? We're more than ice cream makers-we're makers of JOY. Our entrepreneurial culture moves fast, values fresh thinking, and rewards results. Here, your role won't be confined to a lane-you'll partner across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain for a true general management experience. We don't just hire for roles-we grow future business leaders. If you're curious, driven, and ready to lead with both strategy and execution, this is your career accelerator. Our Values in Action * Take Ownership - Lead with accountability and focus on what drives growth and impact. * Do What's Right - Operate with transparency, integrity, and respect. * Seek to Improve - Innovate relentlessly, embrace feedback, and learn from wins and losses. * Better Together - Build success through inclusion, collaboration, and shared goals. These values are not just ideals-they're the behaviors we live by every day. Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role reports directly to the Head of Legal and the role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture where safety, health, and environmental stewardship are core values. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Culture Building * Lead the development and execution of a transformational EHS&S strategy aligned with ESG goals and long-term business objectives. * Foster a culture of safety, health, and environmental sustainability through coaching, training, and cross-functional engagement. * Identify current and future EHS&S challenges and opportunities and develop holistic strategies to address them. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.) across air, water, waste, and hazardous materials. * Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including by way of example injury and illness prevention plans, hazard communication, emergency action plans, fall protection, LOTO, PPE programs, injury and illness reporting, and guarding, and associated training and disciplinary consequences for failure to comply. * Ensure site-specific Environmental Compliance Manuals and SOPs are maintained and implemented. * Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. * Ensure that Preliminary Hazard Reviews (PHRs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and risk assessments are conducted. * Oversee implementation of capital improvements to ensure the improvements meet environmental health and safety requirements, including permitting. Training & Capability Development * Oversee the design and delivery of targeted training programs to build EHS&S capability across all levels of the organization. * Mentor and develop site-specific EHS&S employees to increase their overall knowledge of EHS&S. Monitoring, Audits & Continuous Improvement * Lead internal and external audits, environmental testing, and monitoring programs. * Track findings, implement corrective actions, and report progress to senior leadership. * Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance against KPIs and identify trends and opportunities. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management * Lead the development and execution of crisis and emergency response plans. * Ensure effective injury case management and escalation of security risks as needed. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication * Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders. * Maintain accurate EHS&S data and reporting in internal systems and during agency visits. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field (preferred). * 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS&S roles. * Experience working in a food manufacturing environment is required. * Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and state/local environmental regulations. * Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. * Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills. 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 $110,000 and $130,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 the job: The Electrical and Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of all electrical and control systems across the factory facility. This role leads automation initiatives, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects to optimize production performance, product quality, and energy efficiency. Role and Activity Electrical Systems & Maintenance * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, and control panels. * Diagnose and repair electrical faults, power distribution, PLCs, and instrumentation systems. * Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation. * Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and food manufacturing regulations. Automation & Controls * Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMIs, and SCADA systems. * Support automation of production lines such as mix plant, freezer, filler, and packaging systems. * Develop and implement control logic to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality. * Collaborate with process engineers and operators to resolve automation issues and implement process improvements. Project Management & Continuous Improvement * Lead or support electrical and automation projects, including upgrades, new line installations, and equipment integration. * Work with vendors and contractors to specify, design, and commission automation solutions. * Participate in continuous improvement and reliability programs (TPM, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma). * Optimize energy usage and sustainability performance through automation and system upgrades. Compliance & Safety * Ensure adherence to food safety (HACCP, GMP) and occupational safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA). * Conduct risk assessments, lockout/tagout (LOTO) audits, and equipment safety validations. Maintenance Tasks * Ensure the maintenance plan has purpose, that it evolves to allow the maximum time available for production, no strip and rebuild for the sake of it! Only replace worn/ broken parts - condition based rather than planned based maintenance * Drive the tasks through required work from observations and data, not just theoretical plans * Full evaluation of, cost, availability and requirement to decide if run to failure or replace * Maintenance always follows production, not the other way around. * Ensure that maintenance tasks adhere to company's food safety polices at all times. * Ensure all working practices comply with company rules and procedures in order that you and any other persons using the area of work can do so safely. * Always keep full and up to date records of all equipment to ensure traceability Budget * Treat all spends as if they are your own * To manage, monitor and control costs to ensure that site costs are within budgeted requirements * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Measurable Outcomes * Down time * Balance between planned & reactive * Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due machinery * Waste driven by poor equipment performance * Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met * Costs are maintained at/below budgeted levels * Direct Team to receive a performance review * Training and development plans in place for all team, producing measurable business benefits * Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented * Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis * An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI's * Projects delivered on time within budget * Drive actions from quality benchmarking Levels of Responsibility * All site process and equipment. * Break down interventions, maintenance and improvements * Production Targets * Maintenance budget * Health & Safety * Team management * Training and development of the team * Impeccable hygiene standards always 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 considers 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. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 $98,000 and $117,000 per year. 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.

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, 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 the job: Effective and consistent management of the site engineering practice and operation. To consistently achieve production and cost targets minimizing waste and downtime, through effective management and upkeep of the processes, teams and equipment, to ensure that we achieve customer service level with our customers, through the manufacture of products to the right quality and specification. Covering all aspects of food safety. This will be achieved by ensuring that engineering teams are effectively coordinated and managed, through having a clear knowledge and understanding of requirements, attention to detail and providing all teams with inspiration, guidance, motivation, training and multi-skilling. Job Description ROLE AND ACTIVITY Site Engineering and Dept * Ensure smooth running of the factory machinery. * Production Plan, kept informed and updated of any changes to this plan in order to plan your team's daily work and equipment readiness enables plan completion, ensure all machinery is available for production when required * Drive the team to look for issues, and not wait to be told or instructed to complete a task * Awareness of all machinery problems or any unfinished jobs. * Keep a full library of machine manuals, along with support mechanisms linked to site or group resources when information and support is required * Ensure the engineering team attend breakdowns promptly * Ensure effective hand-over within your team making sure they are held accountable for what they do. * Create a "one person for one job" policy unless the job requires more or for training; never compromise safety. * Ensure all areas are operating under discipline, the workplace, workshop and stores are clean, organized and tidy by maintaining a clean as you go policy in all areas * Drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specifications, quality and food safety. * Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly production meets targeted outputs through effective management of equipment and engineering resources * Provide a visible presence in production daily to guide, coach, monitor and control the issues and activities and be accessible to all. * Communicate effectively with all the team, not just "Send and Forget" emails. * Carry out performance reviews with your team and ensure training is done where needed. * Proactively looking for areas of improvement and adopting techniques and practices that ensure that there is a quality environment in production * Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the factory * Ensure that you walk the talk and use the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen. The daily site walk must deliver a clean, tidy site all over. * Ensure that you are the focal point for the team. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values * To ensure the use of other group resources to ensure synergies are carried through, driving knowledge and issues to be shared. * Briefing & de-briefing the team on daily basis. Stores * Engineering stock is accurate and is kept at a controlled value, at the same time ensuring critical spares are available * Risk assessment of all critical spares * Know what has been used and ordered daily * Create links with other sites where it is feasible to not duplicate stores stock * Ensure redundant stock does not build up Maintenance Tasks * Ensure the maintenance plan has purpose, that it evolves to allow the maximum time available for production, no strip and rebuild for the sake of it! Only replace worn/ broken parts - condition based rather than planned based maintenance * Drive the tasks through required work from observations and data, not just theoretical plans * Full evaluation of, cost, availability and requirement to decide if run to failure or replace * Maintenance always follows production, not the other way around. * Ensure that maintenance tasks adhere to company's food safety polices at all times. * Ensure all working practices comply with company rules and procedures in order that you and any other persons using the area of work can do so safely. * Always keep full and up to date records of all equipment to ensure traceability Projects * Evaluate all tasks against cost, time and quality for internal or external completion * Detailed supplier specifications completed for all equipment projects, more upfront detail results in less work later * Close management of time scales, costs and deliverables maintained to ensure all projects meet expectations, are on time and within budget Budget * Treat all spends as if they are your own * Manage cost daily * Accountable for all departmental spends * To manage, monitor and control costs to ensure that site costs are within budgeted requirements Measurable Outcomes * Down time * Balance between planned & reactive * Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due machinery * Waste driven by poor equipment performance * Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met * Costs are maintained at/below budgeted levels * Direct Team to receive a performance review * Training and development plans in place for all team, producing measurable business benefits * Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented * Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis * An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI's * Projects delivered on time within budget * Drive actions from quality benchmarking Levels Of Responsibility * All site process and equipment. * Break down interventions, maintenance and improvements * Production Targets * Engineering budget * Health & Safety * Team management * Training and development of the team * Impeccable hygiene standards always 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 $110,000 and $140,400 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.

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 the job: The primary function of this position is to provide technical support for all data systems, software, hardware and communication equipment, troubleshoot, perform installations, disassembly, repair, re-assembly and preventative maintenance of electrical systems on a wide variety of production equipment and processes in emergency and non- emergency situations, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Role and Activity * Put on all required PPE and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and insure safety devices are functioning properly. * Obtain work schedule and daily production, risk predictions, from scheduler, prioritize work and prepare for operations * Complete Shift Hand Off- (Show), communicate with prior and/or relieving operator to discuss any line issues, * Ensure that all E-Stops, Machine and People Guards and like devices have be tested and are operational according to Laurel Operations Center (LOC), Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) minimum requirements and log information in appropriate database. * Receive and prioritize requisitions for repairs, hardware, materials and supplies, verify orders and check inventory. * Plan proper operational repair work sequences and minimize production delay and perform preventative maintenance tasks on electrical and production equipment. * Provide security software, technical support for all data systems as well as, software, hardware and communication equipment. * Troubleshoot and maintain all electrical control systems, install and maintain all types of electrical equipment, layout and complete installations, modifications, repairs and updates of electrical systems and process instrumentation systems. * Replace, repair and maintain lighting and emergency lighting systems, install conduits and electrical boxes, transformers, motors, bearings, circuit boards, sensors, pull wires and ties to relocated machinery, connect power and perform electrical checks. * Test parts, assemblies, equipment and systems for proper operation, make necessary adjustments and record all modifications. * Check specifications according to blueprints and schematics for all new equipment installations. * Assist Maintenance Mechanics with the repair, maintenance, rebuilding and installation of equipment and machinery in the facility. * Inspect work area, perform clean-up using proper tools and equipment and according to approved methods and procedures. * Assist all Trades with repairs, replacements, adjustments, modifications to devices, systems, controls, equipment and machinery. * Complete other related duties as assigned or directed by the Supervisor. * At end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork, perform general housekeeping and clean-up as required. * Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives and Servo motors, Rockwell is required. * Performs PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo drives repair. * Ability to read PLC logic and use it as a troubleshooting tool. * Ability to work and troubleshoot issues inside electrical cabinet with voltage up to 600Vac using tools such as Multimeter and Megohmmeter * Ability to read blueprints and schematics for equipment * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Measurable Outcomes * Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for all automation equipment and systems. * Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose and resolve electrical and automation-related issues to minimize production interruptions. * Automation System Upgrades: Collaborate with the engineering team to identify and implement automation system upgrades and improvements. * Training and Knowledge Transfer: Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation and basic troubleshooting to reduce downtime. 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 $41.06 - $49.27 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance). 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.

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: To consistently achieve production of mix and receipt of bulk materials through effective management of the processes, and proper use of equipment. Always maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety & hygiene. This will be achieved by ensuring all mix areas are effectively coordinated through having clear knowledge and understanding of requirements, and attention to detail. Role and Activity * Make mix and cookie coating necessary for production lines. Test butterfat and solids to insure they meet specifications. Notify QA immediately if tests are not within specification. * Receive dairy, sugar, egg and chocolate coating tankers. * CIP tanks and tankers as needed. Follow SOP's & SSOP's. * Understand how the CIP system works and demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely manner. * Monitor equipment, i.e. HTST, homogenizer, computers, pumps, spray balls, air valves and ensure they are in good condition and that they meet all specifications. * Accurately complete all paperwork to include HTST charts, date, cut in and out, efficiency chart, mix making data. * Ensure all consumptions are correct and done in real time. * Count raw material powders to ensure inventory accuracy. * Keep entire area of mix processing clean, neat and organized. This includes all raw material storage areas for mix powders. * Communicate any issues with possible solutions to your supervisor or manager as they arise. * Demonstrate a sense of urgency to accomplish "Team" goals and tasks. * Must ensure all paperwork is accurate before submitting. * Perform Preventative Maintenance on pumps and valves in mix area. * Keep pumps in working order and spares available. * Participate in the Self-Inspection Audits and follow up with supervisor to ensure issues were resolved. * Act with a sense of urgency to accomplish goals and tasks. * Know and understand department metrics of quality, reliability and safety. * You are responsible for your performance, efficiencies, waste, quality, safety, results. * Lead Pre-Shift meetings as necessary and conduct shift hand off meeting * Follow, monitor and understand all GMP/HACCP/QMS and product safety regulations. * Keep waste to a minimum. * Swipe in and out on time. Be at your work area as scheduled and on time to pre and post shift meetings. * Stay focused at all times! Make timely decisions. Find root cause and solution to problems. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values * Perform other job duties as assigned * Train others as assigned Measurable Outcomes * No downtime from lack of mix * Reducing trends of wastage. * Accurate mix powder inventory. Levels of Responsibility * Service Level to production. * Completion of the required mix schedule to plan. * Inventory Control. * Trouble shooting. * Quality and technical system adherence. * Health & Safety. * Team Focus. * Impeccable hygiene standards always adopting "clean as you go" principles. 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 Position Qualifications: * 18 years of age or older. * Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. * Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills. * Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules. * High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience. * One-year related experience (preferred). 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 $30.16 per hour, 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.

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 the job: To coordinate and supervise the activities of Maintenance Technicians based on daily support to entire site, outstanding work orders and special/emergency requests in accordance with individual Technician's skills and abilities. Maintain sound communication with Maintenance Team and Purchasing to ensure needed maintenance parts, equipment inventory reports are correct and calculate minimum reorder levels. Compile maintenance reports and evaluate and recommend course of action for downtime, work orders, preventative maintenance schedule, etc. These activities are carried out to assure management information is available in a timely and accurate manner, drive continuous improvement, and to assist in scheduling daily maintenance activities in an optimum manner. Position Responsibilities: * Supervises and coordinates the activities of Maintenance Technicians daily based upon production schedules. * Reviews work orders and preventative maintenance needs, considering such factors as priority, production schedules and material and parts availability. Assigning Maintenance Technicians based upon skills required. * Assigns Maintenance Technicians in response to requests from production, recognizing the areas requiring immediate response to prevent downtime. * Reviews factory downtime reports daily and discuss with the Technicians where improvements can be made. * Develops and distributes preventative maintenance schedules for equipment. Continuously re-evaluate PM schedules for optimal efficiency. * Ensures Work Order assignments are completed in timely manner. * Develops work schedules to utilize maintenance skills and personnel availability. * Strives to make our facility a safer place to work through compliance with regulatory. * Works on system wide maintenance network team to ensure coordination of activities, plans, problem-solving, and other plant wide issues. * Participates on planning, scheduling, and supporting factory coverage as necessary. * Develops and implement skill building plans for individuals and the department, including standard operating procedures. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Required Experience: * PC proficiency as well as excellent organizational and communication skills are a must. * Ability to develop a strong maintenance team in a high performing environment. * Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills * Knowledge in automatic controls is desired. * Planning and scheduling and budgeting. * CMMS / work order experience. Education & Relevant Experience: * Engineering Degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Military and Work experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. * Three (3) or more years' experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of Utilities/Facilities/Production equipment maintenance. Competencies/Skills/Knowledge: * Adaptable - Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others' styles; Change priorities to meet changing demands; Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks. * Building and Leading a Successful Team - Develop structure; Facilitate goal accomplishment; Involve others; Inform others on team; Model commitment. This dimension addresses the ability to lead others through influence, motivation and delegation while enhancing a culture of ownership. * Coaching - Helping employees develop their knowledge and skills; providing timely feedback, guidance, and training to help them reach goals. * Communication - Organize the communication; Maintain audience attention; Adjust to the audience; Ensure understanding; Adhere to accepted conventions; Comprehend communication from others. The key skills in this area are group facilitation, information sharing, ability to facilitate groups in conflict, listening, writing communication, and the use of key principles. * Information Monitoring - Identify monitoring needs; Develop monitoring systems; Implement tracing systems; Review data. * Planning and Organization - prioritize activities and assignments; Determine tasks and resources; Schedule appropriate amounts of time for completing work; Leverage resources. The key focus of this dimension is the ability to plan. To see what needs to be accomplished, to organize for execution and delivery of results. * Applied Learning - Actively participate in learning activities; quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skill; apply knowledge or skill. This attribute will address the candidate's technical knowledge of all production operations. This position also requires an understanding of computer-based information systems. * Building Partnerships - Identify partnership needs within 'upstream' and downstream' teams; explore partnership opportunities; formulate action plans; subordinate own area's goals; monitor partnership by encouraging feedback. 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 considers 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. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 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 $95,000 per year. 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.

We're starting a new chapter in our journey as Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, now part of Froneri. Having nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S with a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love, and the backing of a global pure-play ice cream organization, we're poised to accelerate growth. Headquartered in the Bay Area, a hub for up and coming food trends, we focus on both the future and the present. In both our offices and our factories, we are determined to overcome obstacles, learn from failure, and raise our game. 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 to our consumers, when are where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career has in store for you. POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Solutions Analyst serves as the primary point of contact and advocate for the customer and is responsible to optimize orders while driving efficiency and minimizing waste throughout the order lifecycle. This is a fully remote position, with a preference for someone in California and a shift time of 6 AM to 3 PM Pacific, but can be flexible for the right candidate. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Order Management: * Identify and resolve order failures within defined timeline * Work with customers and sales to ensure orders meet specified ordering guidelines * Proactively answer customers questions and anticipate their needs * Relationship building with key stakeholders to build trust and partnership * Regularly monitor open orders for assigned customers to ensure adherence to the tasks and cadence * Collaborate with customer or cross functional business partners to resolve blocked orders * Optimize orders for logistical efficiency (e.g. maximize payload, grouping / splitting orders) Order Fulfillment: * Contact customer when required due to Out of Stock or Stock Allocation issues * Collaborate with Order Fulfillment team to resolve issues preventing cuts to customers * Contact customer and propose resolution if issues identified post fulfillment due to Transportation or Warehousing issues (such as appointment scheduling, delivery delay, picking issues etc.) Billing: * Collaborate with Accounts Receivable in the resolution of billing issues that require customer contact Additional Responsibilities: * Collaborate with key stakeholders and business partners (such as CFSC, Sales, Logistics etc.) to ensure the quality of processes are aligned to meet the business and customer needs * Provide 360° visibility on status of orders to customers and internal teams * Apply appropriate root cause reason codes following global Reason Code Methodology * Identify, analyze and initiate the escalation process based on escalation criteria * Drive and encourage continuous improvement mindset * Participate in operational review meetings FINANCIAL / STRATEGIC IMPACT: Ability to improve efficiencies in the Supply Chain by ensuring that the order management process is streamlined and standardized. REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: * Undergraduate degree preferred, not required EXPERIENCE: * 2 - 4 years experience working directly with customers is required. * Experience in Supply Chain preferred (e.g. Order Management, Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation, Demand and Supply Planning etc.) SKILLS: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data * Well-organized, methodical thinker with excellent decision-making skills * Strong and creative problem-solving skills * Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) * Proficiency in JDE preferred * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES: * Strong Customer Service mindset and passion for delighting customers internally and externally * Demonstrates a strong desire to develop trust and long-term relationships * Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements * Performance - Open to change and will always look for better, simpler and more effective ways of operating. * Entrepreneurial - Challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities. * Seek Continuous improvement - Continually striving to increase knowledge of the processes and products - Understand all tasks, processes and activities as an expert in Ice cream. * Teamwork - Commitment and enthusiasm to working together to achieve better outcomes. * Accountability - Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact and ability to influence to build the business. Takes pride and accepts responsibility of the work, decisions made and advise given. Drive Froneri culture drivers and Ways of working into your teams. * Customer focused - Partnering with our customers to drive the category, their business and ours. * Results Focused - Commitment to achieving our goals. The starting pay for this role considers 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. The starting pay for employees starting in this role is $55,000 per year. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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, 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 expansion's 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! Job Purpose Statement: Reporting to the Automation and Controls Engineer, the welder / fabricator will be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling / installing and repairing sheet metal, plastic and stainless steel parts. This position will utilize knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials, machining, and layout techniques. Primary Responsibilities: * Reading and interpreting blueprints and product specifications * Performing Flat Pattern Layouts * Using Hand Tools and measuring devices to perform basic tasks * Using power tools, lathes, mills and welding equipment to perform complex tasks * Working within teams or independently as directed * Problem Solving process issues including redesign of equipment Repairing process equipment including pumps, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, blowers, and conveyors. * Supporting established Preventative Maintenance activities and identify new PM activities, as needed. * Supporting continuous process improvement implementation and origination. * Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees. Position Requirements: * Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications * Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, lathe, mill and welding / fabrication equipment * Must be able to read and follow blueprints, drawings and schematics * 3 - 5 years' experience specializing in fabrication and / or welding (MIG, TIG and Stick welding processes, cutting torch, plasma cutting, etc.) * Welding certification preferred but not required * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written * Good organizational and interpersonal skills * Good math and analytical skills * High School Diploma or GED Equivalent * Must speak, read and write English 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 $42.20 per hour, 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.

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, 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 expansion's 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 the job: This position will mainly focus on three items (1) PSM/RMP program (2) Factory wide environmental activities and (3) Engineering drafting, contractor and project management. Role and Activity * Review Findings as part of the steering committee meetings agenda * Ensure process safety information is accurate and up to date. * Ensure process hazard analysis are conducted every five years, track performance of eliminating identified hazards, and keep management updated. * Ensure the required PSM audit is completed by a qualified contractor every 3 years. * Ensure the required Mechanical Integrity audit is completed by a qualified contractor every 5 years. * Ensure standard operating procedures are written and up to date for all applicable tasks and ensure operators have read and understand these procedures. * Ensure training requirements for ammonia operators are established and followed, assist in training as needed. * Ensure that a Management of Change (MOC) is properly filled out and approved before any ammonia related mechanical work is performed on the plant ammonia system. * Ensure pre-startups are completed prior to ammonia being applied back to an area that has been repaired or modified. * Conduct routine ammonia compliance audits and track the performance of the necessary repairs. * Attend government and company sponsored training sessions on RMP, PSM, Cal-ARP and other regulations as they are implemented. * Ensure incident investigations are performed for all ammonia incidents and near misses. Keep accurate record of investigation reports and ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed in a timely manner. * Ensure all contractors are certified to work on and near ammonia systems in the plant. * Ensure the emergency planning and response plan as it pertains to ammonia incidents is accurate and useful. Also, work with local emergency response team and conduct a minimum of one full-scale ammonia drill per year with the local response team and another drill with plant employees. * Perform process hazard assessment per RMP regulations every three years. * Ensure plant is compliant with all Homeland Security regulations that pertain to chemical security. * Prepare all documentation for submission to Federal, State, and local agencies for approval by plant and corporate personnel. * Ensure compliance with all environmental agencies and track all permits and certifications. This includes but not limited to Air Emissions, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste, Release Reporting, SPCC, Storm Water, Waste Water etc. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Ensure factory wide drawings. * (DWG's) are kept up-do-date and utilize VAULT software, or others to maintain them. * Assist in engineering initiatives with AutoCAD conceptualizations, contractor management and other project management activities. Perform various other duties as directed by Management, to include assistance with other factory-wide issues. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES * Regulatory Compliance * Wastewater and Effluent control * Waste and recycling * Energy Efficiently 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) * Number of direct reports (if applicable): QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Safety discipline. * 5+ years experience in ammonia PSM and utilities compliance. * Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, EPA RMP, and IIAR standards. * Proven ability to design durable management systems. * Preferred: RETA/IIAR certifications, CSP, environmental compliance experience. 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 ENVIRONEMENT 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. 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 $80,000 and $90,000 per year. 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.

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, 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. POSITION SUMMARY: To fully own your line. GMP - To ensure our manufacturing facility is clean (without using water hoses or other methods that create unnecessary water - AKA "No Ghostbusters"), always organized and operating under factory standards. To ensure all equipment is taken care of to the highest standard of cleanliness: free of product and materials buildup, free of leftover grease, free of stickers, labels and glue, free of dust. QUALITY - To ensure that the highest product quality standards are met. That all products being made are within specification. To do all required product quality and HACCP checks. To adjust all machine settings required for improving product quality. To ensure every hygienic measure is taken towards creating an impeccable food safety environment around your line. SAFETY - To ensure that all safety hazards are prevented and controlled. Be a champion for safety and ensure all employees are operating the lines within the Froneri Safety protocols. TRAINING - To train your entire line team to the Froneri Standard and Froneri knowledge. Ensure others are trained to the same expectations. Continue to take every opportunity from other team members and vendors on site to expand your skillset. To ensure there is enough skillset on each workstation, and if not, address it by training the team yourself. To make sure a vendor working on your line is always accompanied by either yourself or a Machine Operator so that all work and changes are captured and learnt from. To make sure that the skill matrixes of your line team are up to date. LABOUR - To ensure the staffing maps are respected and to assign names to the break board accordingly, whilst making sure the break times are respected. To assign tasks when the line is down, and training duties whenever the line is overstaffed. EFFICIENCY - To ensure daily, weekly and monthly production meets targeted outputs through effective management of production plans and manufacturing processes. To monitor and address issues causing waste on the line. To pre-organize for changeover so that targets are met. To follow rules and procedures put in place to ensure the best balance of case count, material usage and labor usage is met. ROUTINES - To perform required routines with discipline and effectiveness. This includes attending and leading Shift Handover (SHO) meetings, attending and reporting out effectively on Daily Review Meetings (DRM), performing daily checks, attending to Sensory and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) walks, doing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consumptions and Downtime (DT) reports. MAINTENANCE - To provide the first evaluation on every single issue on your line. To perform mechanical adjustments with the use of regular tools without the need for aid to address issues on your line. To troubleshoot issues on your line based on the alarms/alerts seen on the HMI. To proficiently navigate all lines' equipment HMI and Carlson. To diagnose refrigeration issues on the freezers, brine systems and hardeners. To perform line PMs and train the team on how to do AMs. To identify abnormalities and either address it or escalate it for full resolution. To list actions for yourself and your team members so that improvement opportunities observed by you are tackled in a timely manner, as well as to ensure the line remains running efficiently. To drive the execution of PMs and AMs. To ensure your equipment is maintained, looked after, cleaned and lubricated with the correct frequency and thoroughness. To look for and replace parts as required. ICE CREAM PROCESSING - In order to fully perform this role, you need to be an experienced freezer operator with a proven record of knowledge on volumes/weights, refrigeration setting adjustments, basic troubleshooting and alarm driven fault finding, blades inspection and replacement, pump adjustments, CIP and remelt management. You must also know enough about ingredients and mix processing to enable you to troubleshoot ice cream processing issues that may arise on your line. LEADERSHIP - If anybody intervenes on anything on your line, you must know what and why. Never leave your line before clearly assigning somebody as a Lead on your absence. You must not leave your line when it is down or having issues. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES * Reducing trends of rejections for product food safety and quality issues * Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week to week * Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met. * Run Time Yield, Downtime and Changeover. * Training and development plans in place for all team. * No accidents. * Dry Floors, clean machinery and no stagnant water left in any equipment. * Reducing trends of wastage and ZBL. * De-kitting the line and making sure all material is returned to the warehouse. * Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY * Quality and technical system adherence * Service Level * Completion of the required production to plan * Production Targets * Usage and Labor variances for your line * Health & Safety * Training and development of the people on your line * Impeccable hygiene standards always adopting "clean as you go" principles * Reducing water usage. "No Ghost Busters" * Your tools and your line machinery BEHAVIORS * Performance - Open to change and will always look for better, simpler and more effective ways of operating. * Hands on approach. - Decisions and plans based on looking and being part of the event, always present in the shop floor. We do not make ice cream in the offices. * Zero compromise on Quality and excellence. - Hygiene, Process, Labor resource and Waste. * Entrepreneurial - Challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities. * Continually striving to increase knowledge of the processes and products - Understand all tasks, processes and activities as an expert in Ice cream. * Teamwork - Commitment and enthusiasm to working together to achieve better outcomes. * Accountability - Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business. * Consumer focused -Making products that meet quality standards. * Know Your People - Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc. 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. 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 $36 per hour, 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.

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.

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, 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! Developing high quality standards and ownership across value chain Job Description: The Quality Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety regulations, monitors production processes, and implements quality control measures to maintain the highest standards in ice cream production. They work closely with production, R&D, and regulatory teams to ensure consistency and excellence in the final product. * Lead by example to carry out all duties and specific responsibilities operational Quality and Food Safety Policies and Procedures. * Promote the culture change towards behavioral quality improvements * Provide expertise to operations for promoting and executing quality to provide customers with exceptional ice cream experience * Direct and supervise the quality specialists and quality techs to ensure daily activities promote production of quality ice cream products on the lines * Partner with operations management on key quality checks to be completed by line operators. Checks need to be evaluated periodically to ensure they are in line with hold and complaint data. * Manage quality hold program and partner with operations to complete lesson learnt (root cause) and implement corrective action identified. Provide trend data to demonstrate effectiveness of corrective action implementation. * Provide leadership on customer complaint reduction by partnering with operations on strategies to reduce complaints by using complaint trend data to prioritize actions. * Oversee and provide leadership on the net content to establish facility specific rules to ensure compliance to both volume and weight targets * Provide support to TAG on new product launches or formulation when requested. * Identify, communicate to plant operations and apply "Best Practices" within the facility or from the broader network. * Drive improvements and monitor Quality Metrics/KPI's at the facility * Challenge all departments on quality and food safety related * Provide support to GMP and HACCP, FSMA FSP compliance through out the facility, by coaching operators when on the floor and promoting minimal water use during production. * Ensure compliance to internal and external audits i.e. FSSC 22000/Market audits * Provide support to local, State and Federal agencies when requested by local quality management * Drive Monthly reviews of KPI's and contribute towards meeting the yearly business goals for the facility. * Monitor and assess performance of the quality systems, report their effectiveness to management and implement actions for improvement * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Measurable Outcomes CPMU reduction * Respect of GMP and distribution of the "lesson learnt " * Reduction of pallets on holds * Reduction of food safety incidents * Being on the shop floor making ice-cream * Drive improvements from benchmarking improvements Levels of responsibility * Deploy QA standards * Achieve QA targets defined at market level (CPMU, RFT, CRQS…) * Hold program * Net Content execution Qualifications & Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field. * 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the dairy or frozen food industry. * Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations. * Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. * Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively across departments. * Proficiency in quality control software and reporting tools. 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 $75,000.00 and $90,000.00 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.

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, 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 the job: * People (your team in area of responsibility). * Process (the proper use & cleaning of machinery in your area) * Product (delivering products @ the right quality, right time and target cost with correct paperwork) Job Description: Role and Activity To plan: Organize, facilitate and control your area. This will include all activities of your team in achieving the required standard of production within your area. To ensure that production areas are kept clean and tidy by adopting the clean as you go principle. (This will also include liaising with shift colleagues within their areas). * Accountability: It is your job to make sure that your team are held accountable for their actions. * Training and developing: Each individual within your team will be set targets to achieve to an acceptable level of knowledge required to operate the machinery. Through agreed training regimes and assessments each individual must be evaluated and reviewed from the start at inductee level. Each stage must be scored to ensure continuous evaluation of each member of your team is equally trained to the business standard. * Your Training: - You will need to ensure that you understand all machinery in your area and work with your manager to address any weaker areas. We have manuals for all the machinery. * Food Safety and Quality: - Your main role and that of your team is to comply with all written documented /controlled procedures which comply with food safety and quality. You will have direct control on quality within your area, using your team members to ensure that standards are always adhered to. (You and your Team are responsible & accountable for quality within your area always encouraging ownership & questioning if you are unsure, you must liaise & interact with your manager). * Hygiene & Housekeeping:- Ensure that you adopt at all times a high standard of housekeeping. Your area will be audited and scored; you will need to brief your team daily. Lead by example to ensure that your team comply with all instructions and adhere to the good manufacturing practices treating this business as their own. 'NO Ghost Busters', clean as you go principle maintaining dry floors. * Cost Control:- (WASTE & DOWNTIME) Utilizing the resources at hand and the knowledge of the particular product you are running down each line; you will need to minimize where possible in relation to the product. You need to adopt a regime within your team to control and segregate waste within your area. * communication: Face to Face: You will need to adopt an open forum towards communicating with your team, this can be set with an individual or to the whole of your team keeping them up to date. Communicating briefs and de-brief sessions on daily basis by being present on the shop floor making ice-cream at required quality level & controlling the amount of water being used. * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Measurable Outcomes Quality targets in terms of complaints & rejects * Dry floors & Clean as you Go * Food Safety incidents * Waste targets * Down time * Attainment targets * H&S incidents * Drive quality improvements actions from product bench marking * De-kitting the line and making sure all packaging are back in the warehouse * Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places * No stagnant water left in any equipment 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) * Number of direct reports (if applicable): 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 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: * 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). WORK ENVIRONEMENT: 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. 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 $95,950 and $115,500 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.

Hiring recent graduates!!! 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, 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. Purpose of the job: This role is a combination of both project management and process engineering. In this role, the individual will be responsible for the execution of new product related trials and final execution within the factory, supporting with the startup and commissioning of new production lines, and various other projects within the factory. When needed, for major project initiatives, the process engineer will be part of the overall project team. They may be tasked as the end-to-end manager, operational startup lead or technical lead as needed depending on the project and/or task. This role will work closely with multiple departments within the factory and interface with teams that are based in corporate or other factories. The process engineer must have strong organizational skills as well as technical skills to learn to the process of making ice cream and how equipment works to then be able to understand process improvements and how to execute new products. Role and Activity * Working with the project manager to define and communicate project scope, objectives, and expectations * Identifying project resource requirements and escalating resource constraints. * Building and managing the project schedule, defining the critical path, tracking activities to ensure functional team members are meeting agreed upon deadlines, generating, and communicating status reports, and escalating critical issues * Preventative management of roadblocks and generation of risk management plans * Coordinating and facilitating project meetings including kick off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, lessons learned, and additional meetings as required * To ensure the designed equipment and machines can produce products that meet the customer specification, quality, and food safety * Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully met and support a positive safety culture * Manage, monitor, and control costs to ensure project costs are within budgeted requirements * Communicate effectively with the entire team, through meetings, memos, team briefings, etc. on a regular basis * Support any operational issues and projects as required * Knowledge and competency - Develop, learn, and pass on knowledge in the Ice Cream making and other processing areas cross functionally with primary goal of developing good troubleshooting skills and continuous improvement skills * Keep yourself informed of production plans and any changes. It is important to be proactive in finding out what is happening rather than waiting to be told * Look for issues. Do not wait to be told or instructed to complete a task * Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees * Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values * Look for issues. Do not wait to be told or instructed to complete a task * Ensure that you walk the talk and use looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen * Other duties as assigned * Lead and participate in commissioning all new lines * Ensure full maintenance and process records are kept on all equipment and allow full traceability of work * Ensure effective handover between project teams to operations team * Drive the production process to meet customer specification, quality, and food safety * Create commissioning and ramp up plans for projects and work with all departments and teams to deliver the plan * Have strong organizational skills and communication in order to be effective at delivering outcomes * Drive line performances so that when line is handed over to operations, the line is operating at standard efficiencies (RTY, capacity, quality, etc.) * Attend Product Portfolio Meetings and inform factory team of recipe changes and new products coming to the factory at regular intervals * Organize trials in factory as required for new materials, recipe changes, and new product launches. This also includes scheduling, creating trial plan, working with team to execute, and preparing post-trial communications * Follow up on any open items relating to trials to ensure final execution of new materials, recipe changes, and new products are successful Measurable Outcomes * Daily, weekly, and monthly project targets are fully met * Successful startups and handovers of new equipment * Training and development plans in place, producing measurable business benefits * Create and execute the commissioning plans * Equipment operating according to line standards * Equipment creating quality product according to the CRQS that has been implemented * Successful execution of trials and sellable product startups for new products Levels of responsibility * Quality and technical system adherence * Training and development of factory teams * Implementing Project works between Engineering and production 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 * QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Possess good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and correspondences. * Ability to learn technical terminology. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. * Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. * Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude. * Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure. * Ability to work well with others. * Basic computer skills. * Ability to make independent decisions. * Ability to plan and prioritize work. * Good customer service interaction, patient teacher, quick learner, good work ethic. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * Passion for engineering and eagerness to learn new skills * Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills * Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills. 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 $74,000 and $80,000, 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.