Electricity Engineering Mgr

Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company and Shape the Future of Ice Cream

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, €8.3 billion publicly listed company by 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. We craft extraordinary ice cream experiences, transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT The Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth—growing our business, our customers’ businesses, and our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. We free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments—while 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!

JOB PURPOSE:

Ice Cream is undergoing a transformation to make a simpler, faster, and focused organization. This transformation will accelerate performance improvement and strengthen capabilities to deliver its strategic priorities. The Electrical Engineering Manager will be part of the team responsible to manage the Electrical Technical Authority framework and design, adopt, and deploy the technical leadership expertise to the BU organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Industrial Electrical Expertise
  Act as an expert in the industrial electrical discipline. Oversee electrical installations in ice cream factories, optimizing for cost and safety, leveraging creative solutions and AI technologies.

• TA1 Electrical Installations
  Serve as Technical Authority 1 for the electrical discipline, setting and updating technical requirements and standards, endorsing key decisions, and maintaining the TA network. Responsibilities include:

  • Defining competence levels for TA2 and 3s, assessing and certifying candidates, and succession planning.
  • Custodianship of external standards and codes of practice, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Developing and implementing engineering electrical design standards, equipment/system specifications for HV/LV, and electrical safety standards.
  • Supporting IT teams on ELV systems (Fire Alarm, Public Address, Voice & IT).
  • Monitoring and providing independent technical endorsement for operational risk assessments.
  • Providing final technical endorsement for deviations from technical/engineering standards.
  • Providing independent technical assurance by endorsing key deliverables or participating in project assurance reviews.
  • Participating in investigations of incidents, supporting safety audits, and updating safety standards.
  • Maintaining the network of electrical TAs and ensuring effective information transfer.

• Global Technical Expert for Electrical Energy Efficiency
  Provide technical support to improve utilities, reduce energy consumption, and transition to regenerative energy sources. Support energy assessments and drive energy reduction programs.

• Technical Gatekeeper for Capex Projects involving Electrical Installations
  Lead the design and development of electrical systems, evaluate and approve capital expenditure requests, and drive implementation of electrical projects across sites.

• Supporting Sites in All Electrical Installations Related Questions
  Support new colleagues, integrate them into the technical network, and lead capability development and training for the engineering community.

• Guiding on the Use of New Technologies and Components
  Lead continuous improvement by following regulations and introducing innovative technology solutions for safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Quality Assurance
  Ensure all engineering processes comply with safety and quality standards, conducting regular audits and reviews.

• Budget Management
  Develop and manage project budgets, forecast resource needs, and control costs.

• Others
  Support the development of digital solutions to optimize operations, roll out cost and energy optimization initiatives, and create a digital environment for operations and maintenance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or university degree.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and standards.
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Several years of experience as utilities manager in a factory operating an industrial refrigeration.
• Prior experience in the Ice Cream category preferred.
• Good understanding of global suppliers’ capabilities and networks.
• Knowledge in digital tools and new technologies for electrical installations.
• Good management, communication, and English language skills.
• Travel as per job requirement.

LEADERSHIP:

We are looking for bold, driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and share our approach to growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what defines success in our organization:

• Focus on Growth – Embracing new challenges, seeking opportunities to innovate, and continuously looking for ways to expand and improve.
• Speed & Simplicity – Working efficiently, adapting quickly, and simplifying processes by leveraging technology to drive better outcomes.
• Winning with Fun – Collaborating, integrating seamlessly with a founder/owner mindset, and building diverse, inclusive, and winning teams.
• Bold Innovations – Experimenting with fresh ideas and innovative thinking that shape our industry.
• Care & Challenge – Fostering an open, transparent environment where team members can grow and share feedback openly.
• Expertise in our category – A deep understanding of our industry, customers, and market trends, with curiosity and a willingness to learn and lead.

If these qualities resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore how you can be part of our team.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.