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Ice Cream Process Engineer

Location:
Sikeston, MO
Category:
Supply Chain
Job ID:
R-99460
Date posted:
09/04/2025
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The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed companyby the end of 2025.We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Background & Purpose of the Job:

As the Process Engineer you will work extensively with cross functional teams such as Quality and Engineering to identify and implement focused improvement and capital projects. You will spearhead product trials and execution including interfacing with R&D and planning for new products and/or formulation changes. You will be the liaison for BOM upgrades, formulation, and processing modifications for the factory.  You will lead the processing maintenance team and manage the reliability & spend for the maintenance program. 

What You’ll Do:

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Core interface/owner to address and close Waste and Loss according to the UMS prioritization process using AM, PM, FI, ENV, and Q pillar tools and methodologies, within processing department.

  • Deliver FI Initiatives and Projects to drive Waste and Losses following UMS format.

  • Responsible for tracking recipe and formulation issues to escalate to R&D and Innovation Teams external to plant.

  • Responsible for interfacing with R&D and Innovation Teams to help roll out new products or formulations changes.

  • Guidance and Process Owner of small-scale capital projects (<$500,000) for department that deliver safety, quality and productivity ambitions.

  • Primary interface with TMICC Engineering to manage and oversee EEM flow for Operations for the development and delivery of largescale capital projects (>$500,000). Scope includes TISI development, ensuring proper installation and commissioning, recipe validation/verification, and development of necessary training/communication.

  • Reliability of all processing assets to include proper function, upkeep and repair.

  • Planning, oversight and execution of all maintenance periods.

  • Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability and operator-level education.

  • Train process operators on technical standards, ingredient knowledge development, and restoration of basic conditions (stability sustainability).

  • Identify and extend good practice to other areas in facility.

  • Serve at a point person to root cause and trend 4M issues across the department.

  • Work with and lead team of department reliability specialist.

  • Work closely with Quality on daily quality issues and projects

  • May be required to present projects to staff members.

  • Safety:

    • Abide by all plant Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) policies.

    • Attend all Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) training.

    • Work with a positive Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) attitude.

    • Serve on a Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) team as assigned.

    • Be aware of plant SHE significant aspects.

    • Train all new hires on operator certified safety.

    • Participate in plant safety programs (i.e. SBO, Safety/GMP Audit)

You’re a paradox navigator: Manages multiple workstreams and manages needs of both production & innovation.

You’re a born leader: Ability to develop teams in dynamic and adaptive work industry and department.

You’re a storyteller: Coordinate and cooperate with Production teams using data to ensure best solutions for the facility for the needs of today, and future needs. 

You’re a culture & change champion: Constantly coordinates with multiple teams to ensure best solutions for our facility & employees.

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

Knowledge and skill requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills, technical aptitude to root cause issues and a passion for continuous improvement. 

  • Ability to work various hours and shifts (i.e., 8-hour, 10hour, or 12-hour shifts) as needed.

  • Able to work overtime and holidays when required.

  • Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc.

  • Ability to navigate and use web-based programs such as Buildapp, Weever, Megamation, DFOS, SPC, etc.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Ability to apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses utilizing UMS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2 to 4-year degree in industrial technology or related field. 

  • Demonstrated electrical/ electronic/industrial controls skills.

  • Expertise in industrial ammonia refrigeration or general refrigeration with ability to develop required skills.

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Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

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

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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