DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Ice Cream Production Manager
Location: Shirley, MA
Company: New City Microcreamery
About UsWe are a from-scratch, local ice cream manufacturer dedicated to producing premium-quality products using carefully sourced ingredients and innovative techniques. Our process emphasizes craftsmanship, precision, and consistency-setting a new standard in the world of artisan ice cream. We are proud to be a growing company pushing the boundaries of what ice cream can be.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized and systems-driven Ice Cream Production Manager to lead and scale our production operations. This role prioritizes automation, efficiency, and process development while maintaining exceptional product quality. The ideal candidate thrives in building systems, managing workflows, and optimizing production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilitiesโข Oversee and optimize daily ice cream production, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and scalability
โข Develop, implement, and refine production systems and automation processes
โข Manage production schedules to fulfill orders for scoop shops and grocery accounts
โข Organize workflows and ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment
โข Maintain and enforce strict sanitation and food safety standards
โข Train, supervise, and support production staff with a focus on process consistency
โข Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing needs
โข File and manage paperwork related to grants and operational opportunities
โข Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve production capabilities and infrastructure
Qualificationsโข Strong background in production, manufacturing, or kitchen operations management
โข Experience building or managing systems, workflows, and schedules
โข Solid understanding of sanitation practices and food safety regulations
โข Minimum of 2 years of pastry or culinary experience (preferred but secondary to production expertise)
โข Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
โข Ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment
โข Spanish language skills are a plus
What We Offerโข Competitive salary starting between $80,000-$90,000 annually
โข Paid vacation
โข Health insurance options, including dental and vision
โข Hands-on training with our Executive Chef
โข Opportunity to learn a unique liquid nitrogen ice cream process, flash-freezing for exceptional texture and quality
โข A growing role with the ability to shape systems and set the standard for a premium ice cream manufacturing operation
Why Join Us?This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to play a key role in building a modern, system-driven ice cream production company. You'll help define how we scale, operate, and innovate while gaining rare, hands-on experience with advanced production techniques.
REQUIREMENTS- 2 years minimum of operational management
Here at New City, we feel that above all else, it's the people that matter most. We believe in people because once upon time people believed in us. Our incredible staff are the crown jewels of New City. We are blown away by the way they smile through every situation and dedicate themselves to the guests above all else. From our Honorable Order of Frozen Dessert Technicians to our Baristas to our Flavor Ambassadors, all of them work together to make the Microcreamery go. They are amazing individuals who have committed to the team and we could not be more excited to watch all of them grow with us and fulfill their potential in the future.