Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Production & Plant Operations
- Oversee daily ice production, packaging, and storage to meet demand and quality standards.
- Manage equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and plant cleanliness.
Fleet & Distribution
- Oversee delivery routes, dispatch, and customer service.
- Manage fleet maintenance, DOT compliance, inspections, and fuel costs.
- Optimize routes, delivery schedules, and event logistics.
People Leadership
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise production and delivery teams.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and corrective actions.
- Maintain a professional, safety-focused, customer-first work environment.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce workplace, equipment, and driver safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and food-safety regulations.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Financial & Business Management
- Assist with budgets, labor costs, fuel, and maintenance expenses.
- Monitor production, deliveries, efficiency, and operating costs.
- Coordinate with accounting and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of operations or leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.
- Experience managing production teams, drivers, and schedules.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and food-safety requirements.
- Strong logistics, fleet management, and organizational skills.
- Budgeting and cost analysis experience; QuickBooks preferred.
- Mechanical knowledge preferred; valid driver's license required, CDL a plus.
Working Conditions
- Work in plant, warehouse, delivery, and office environments.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work extended or seasonal hours.
- Available on-call for operational emergencies.
First-Year Expectations
- Maintain reliable production and on-time deliveries.
- Reduce equipment downtime through preventive maintenance.
- Ensure fleet safety and DOT compliance.
- Build a dependable, well-trained team.
- Establish consistent reporting on production, labor, deliveries, and costs.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Peak Season Bonuses
- Company Performance Bonuses
- Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
- Pay: 70k-80k per year
Imperial Ice is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on a background check, motor vehicle record review, and pre-employment drug screening as permitted by law.
\nCompany Description
Imperial Ice is a family-owned packaged-ice manufacturer and distributor operating a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant on 5 acres in West Little Rock, Arkansas. We produce 7 lb and 20 lb bagged ice and 10 lb frozen solid blocks, supported by indoor and outdoor merchandisers, freezer storage and delivery, and event rentals. Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our customers count on us when supply, timing, and quality cannot be compromised.
Company Description
Imperial Ice is a family-owned packaged-ice manufacturer and distributor operating a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant on 5 acres in West Little Rock, Arkansas. We produce 7 lb and 20 lb bagged ice and 10 lb frozen solid blocks, supported by indoor and outdoor merchandisers, freezer storage and delivery, and event rentals. Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our customers count on us when supply, timing, and quality cannot be compromised.