Life tastes better with ice cream
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 create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Scope: North American Manufacturing Operations
Terms & Conditions: Full-time - Permanent. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Relocation is not supported for this role. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled AI Expert to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions. This role will translate business challenges into scalable digital solutions, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
The AI Specialist will drive end-to-end development and deployment of AI, advanced analytics solutions, and generally next generation across North American manufacturing operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Global Digital, Engineering, IT, and Business stakeholders.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Design and deliver scalable AI/ML solutions addressing high-value use cases such as forecasting, optimization, predictive maintenance, and operational automation
- Identify and prioritize AI opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives and operational KPIs.
- Translate business needs into robust data models, algorithms, and technical architectures.
- Lead model lifecycle management: data exploration, site specific specialization, training, validation, and deployment.
- Embed AI solutions into business workflows (dashboards, applications, automation pipelines) to ensure adoption and sustained impact.
- Partner cross-functionally with Digital, Engineering, IT, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration and execution.
- Establish best practices in data quality, governance, and compliance. Continuously monitor model performance and drive iterative improvements.
- Stay at the forefront of AI innovation, bringing emerging technologies into practical, scalable use.
We're Looking For Someone Who…
- Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
- Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
- Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working
Skills, Experiences & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics roles.
- Strong programming skills.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical modeling.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and data ecosystems.
- Preferred experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing environments.
- Preferred knowledge of AI use cases such as predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and process optimization.
- Preferred experience with MLOps, automation frameworks, or deployment pipelines.
Leadership
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to act as a translator between business and technology teams.
- Problem-solving and systems thinking to connect data, processes, and business outcomes.
- Automation and digital transformation mindset with a focus on practical adoption.
- Continuous learning and adaptability to keep pace with emerging AI technologies and best practices.
What You'll Get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
- Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
- Health-related savings and spending accounts
- Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
- Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)
Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) 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: TMICC 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 coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Benefits vary by country and are subject to plan terms and eligibility.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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.
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.
