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:
Mix Room Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the mix room in the production facility. This role ensures that all ingredients are accurately prepared, mixed, pasteurized, and delivered to production in compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The Mix Room Lead supervises team members, monitors equipment performance, and maintains a safe, clean, and efficient work environment to support smooth plant operations.
ROLE AND ACTIVITY
Production & Operations
- Oversee the preparation, batching, and pasteurization of ice cream mixes according to formulations and schedules.
- Ensure correct handling, weighing, and addition of ingredients to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Monitor mix room equipment (pasteurizers, tanks, pumps, valves) to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime.
- Verify that mixes are tested and released per quality and food safety requirements before production.
Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, train, and coach mix room operators on proper mixing procedures, safety, and sanitation practices.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor team performance, and provide feedback to ensure productivity goals are met.
- Communicate production status, issues, and updates with supervisors and other departments.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to GMPs, HACCP, FDA, and company quality standards for food safety.
- Maintain accurate records of ingredient usage, batch sheets, pasteurization charts, and quality checks.
- Follow and enforce allergen control, traceability, and sanitation protocols.
Equipment & Maintenance
- Support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of mix room equipment.
- Report mechanical issues promptly to the maintenance team and assist in root cause problem solving.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize mixing processes.
- Support training programs for cross-functional development and skill growth of team members.
- Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
- Hands-on knowledge of mix room operations and equipment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cold/damp production environment.
- Team leadership and coaching ability.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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
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 $35.70 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.
Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position.
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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