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. 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, OREO®, Outshine and Frollies, 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 DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. Our growth has been tremendous in the past few years – moving from being #2 manufacturer in market to being #1 in 2024. The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. DGIC has also been recognized by retail partners as the top manufacturer partner, winning the #1 position in the prestigious Advantage Award in 2024.
At DGIC, we don’t just hire for roles, we grow future business leaders. Here, everyone is encouraged to think like a general manager. That means owning your piece of the business, making bold decisions, and seeing the big picture. What makes us unique? You won’t just stay in your lane, you’ll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It’s like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). If you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn a lot about a lot, this is the place to stretch your skills and fast-track your career.
Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you!
What to expect from Dreyers
At the heart of our culture are four core values that guide our actions and define how we work together. We Take Ownership by staying committed from start to finish, making thoughtful decisions, and focusing our efforts on initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. We Do What Is Right by prioritizing transparency, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and speaking up when something doesn’t align with our values. We Seek to Improve through continuous innovation, embracing feedback, and learning from both our successes and setbacks. And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. These values are not just ideals—they are the behaviors we live by every day.
Main purpose of the job:
The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the facility to support efficient ice cream manufacturing operations. This role supervises facility personnel and contractors, ensures compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and manages the plant's waste operations. The Facilities Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant production environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facility Operations & Maintenance
- Supervise daily facility operations, including building systems, utilities, grounds, and common areas (internal and external).
- Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities to ensure optimal operation of facility equipment and infrastructure.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with internal maintenance teams and external contractors.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure timely completion of work orders and facility-related projects.
- Maintain inventory of facility supplies, tools, and equipment.
- coordinate equipment transfers across the froneri US west coast sites (Bakersfield – Tulare) as needed.
Waste Operations
- Oversee daily waste management activities, ensuring proper handling, storage, segregation, and disposal of production and non-production waste.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and food safety standards regarding waste management.
- Coordinate waste pickups with approved vendors and service providers.
- Monitor waste compactors, balers, containers, recycling equipment, and associated systems to ensure proper functionality.
- Ensure proper disposal of food waste, packaging materials, cardboard, plastics, pallets, and other plant-generated waste streams.
- Maintain waste management records, manifests, and documentation as required.
- Conduct routine inspections of waste room areas to ensure cleanliness, pest prevention, and compliance with GMP standards.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste generation and improve recycling and sustainability initiatives.
- Train employees on waste segregation and disposal procedures.
Sanitation, Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, environmental regulations, and company safety policies.
- Conduct regular facility safety inspections and corrective actions.
- Participate in safety audits, food safety audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure facility areas remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
- Investigate facility-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain emergency response readiness for facility-related situations.
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise, coach, and develop facilities and waste operations personnel.
- Schedule work assignments and ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support employee training and development initiatives.
Budget & Vendor Management
- Assist with facility budget planning and expense control.
- Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, waste disposal providers, and service companies.
- Review contractor performance and ensure compliance with plant requirements.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes for facility services and improvement projects.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of facilities, maintenance, or operations supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, or consumer packaged goods preferred.
- Knowledge of building systems, facility maintenance practices, and waste management operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS systems preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in refrigerated or cold-storage manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
- Knowledge of wastewater systems and environmental compliance programs.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and Team Development
- Safety Management
- Facility Operations
- Waste Management & Environmental Compliance
- Food Manufacturing Support
- Vendor Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Organization and Attention to Detail
WORK ENVIRONENEMT
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 $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 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.
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