8 jobs in Perfetti Van Melle

Perfetti Van Melle USA invites a seasoned Refreshment Brand Director to lead the full Refreshment brand P&L, drive annual brand plans and communications for Mentos, Trident, Dentyne and Bubblicious in the U.S.

You will build strategic roadmaps, partner with RDQ, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales, collaborate with Global Marketing in Amsterdam, and mentor a team of five marketers to deliver impactful growth.

Refreshment Brand Director

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Refreshment Brand Director to join our growing team.

The Refreshment Brand Director will lead the overall USA Refreshment branded business with accountabilities ranging from full brand level PL responsibility to communications development. Brands under management include Mentos (including Gum and Mints categories), Trident, Dentyne and Bubblicious.

The role is of critical importance as the Refreshment Brand Director sets the strategic roadmap for the brands in terms of new product development strategy, brand communications and overall commercial direction.

It is critical for the incumbent to have strong working relationships with all cross functional partners including RDQ, Supply Chain, Finance and the commercial team which includes Sales and Commercial Excellence. The position will have regular interaction with Global Marketing teams based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for the purposes of product development, communications development and overall knowledge sharing. The Refreshment Director will have responsibility to lead communication budgeting and media planning with internal teams as well as external agencies. The role will have 5 marketers under management with various degrees of marketing experience. It will be important to provide guidance, training and feedback to continuously develop the team to deliver excellent results but also develop them for additional roles within PVM.

The Refreshment Director will also be part of the North American Marketing Leadership Team (MLT). The MLT is comprised of the Marketing VP, Indulgence Director, NPD Director as well as the Refreshment Director. Working together, the MLT charts the overall brand vision for PVM USA and collaborates to consistently deliver commercial objectives by balancing brand/category objectives, business needs and market realities.

• Own the full Refreshment brand PL including annual consumer support budget.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream business partners to ensure commercial success of new product launches as well as to manage the existing product portfolio.
• Guide and provide brand and category deliverables to support the annual commercial planning calendar which includes LRP, Latest Estimates, Country Plan, Budget and materials to support Sales.
• Optimize brand positioning and marketing communication execution using internal and external agency support as well as coordinating with Global Group Marketing based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
• Partner with internal Marketing and Commercial Excellence experts in consumer research, media planning, shopper marketing and e-comm to unlock consumer insights and drive commercial growth for the brands.
• Inspire a team of 5 marketers to unlock their potential and develop them for future opportunities within the company.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field with MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in marketing with strong preference for experience in CPG / FMCPG.
• Strong preference for experience with CPG brands and FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods).
• Strategic Thinking: Applies strong knowledge of brand positioning to design action plans to refine brand architecture components.
• Written and Oral Presentations Skills: Able to convey information to others in a simple and clear manner to drive planning and alignment throughout the organization up to and including Board/Group Leadership.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Collaboration with Sales and other functional leadership to coordinate brand strategy with customer management plans.
• Business Analysis: Aggregates different data sources for analyzing causal factors to predict trends and develop brands’ course of action for the future.
• Consumer Insights: Ability to Identify and apply key consumer and shopper insights to support the achievement of brand objectives.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing financial goals of the brands and categories under management.
• Creative Development: Experience coordinating brand communication plan with external agencies and bringing plans to life through media planning.
• Proactive Problem Identification and Solution Generation: Ability to identify potential issues and downstream impact of potential solutions.

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

Join a 2025 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Perfetti Van Melle in Loves Park, IL seeks a Sr. Production Manager to direct production activities with strong safety leadership and cost optimization to meet sales needs.

The role plans resources, sets objectives, and leads the execution of the production plan across all lines, collaborating with plant leaders to elevate standards and processes. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, TPM/5S experience, and a proven track record in TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and

Sr. Production Manager

Date: Jul 2, 2026

Location: Loves Park, IL, US, 6111

The Sr. Production Manager directs and coordinates all production activities, with strong safety leadership, for the manufacturing of high quality product at optimum cost to meet required sales needs. The Production Manager will plan resources, communicate objectives, and lead the execution of the production plan for all production lines. The Production Manager will collaborate with other plant leaders in growing and improving standards and processes. Specific responsibilities for this role includes:

• Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production team members, including Value Stream Supervisors.
• Directs production staffing planning activities, as well as the production spending budget for production related tools & supplies, to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintains high standards for safety, quality, and plant cleanliness.
• Establishes and executes training & development plans for the production team.
• Leads problem-solving, and improvement initiatives to close gaps for KPIs.
• Upholds plant standards & ensures accountability for production team.
• Implements TPM/Lean continuous improvement best practices, coordinating with C.I. Manager.
• Coordinates with safety, quality, maintenance, HR, continuous improvement, & training leadership to develop, improve, and implement standards.
• Participates in long-range strategic planning for key operational initiatives & equipment/facility improvements.

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment with 5+ years in a position of leadership.
• Must have experience with TPM and 5S principles.
• Prior leadership experience, guiding teams to achieve business objectives.
• Previous supervisory experience including employee hiring, engagement, coaching, development, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant food manufacturing requirements: OSHA, FDA, GMPs, HACCP, and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing best practices: TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent communicator: oral & written. Communication style able to flex to audience ranging from delivering presentations to executive team to engaging in conversations with teammembers on the plant floor.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills. Acts as servant leader to team.
• Strong organizational skills, follow through, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to serve as a change agent, to effectively communicate and champion changes.
• Analytical skills, using data to prioritize, focus efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee relations.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority necessary for the department to function effectively. While retaining overall accountability for results.

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

The anticipated target range for this role is: $140,000-170,000 per year.

Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-descrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Refreshment Brand Director in Cincinnati. This role involves leading the USA Refreshment branded business, managing P&L responsibilities and strategizing new product developments while collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of marketing experience, preferably in CPG, and demonstrates strong leadership skills. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace with a solid benefits package.

Overview

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Refreshment Brand Director to join our growing team.

The Refreshment Brand Director will lead the overall USA Refreshment branded business with accountabilities ranging from full brand level PL responsibility to communications development. Brands under management include Mentos (including Gum and Mints categories), Trident, Dentyne and Bubblicious.

The role is of critical importance as the Refreshment Brand Director sets the strategic roadmap for the brands in terms of new product development strategy, brand communications and overall commercial direction.

It is critical for the incumbent to have strong working relationships with all cross functional partners including RDQ, Supply Chain, Finance and the commercial team which includes Sales and Commercial Excellence. The position will have regular interaction with Global Marketing teams based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for the purposes of product development, communications development and overall knowledge sharing. The Refreshment Director will have responsibility to lead communication budgeting and media planning with internal teams as well as external agencies. The role will have 5 marketers under management with various degrees of marketing experience. It will be important to provide guidance, training and feedback to continuously develop the team to deliver excellent results but also develop them for additional roles within PVM.

The Refreshment Director will also be part of the North American Marketing Leadership Team (MLT). The MLT is comprised of the Marketing VP, Indulgence Director, NPD Director as well as the Refreshment Director. Working together, the MLT charts the overall brand vision for PVM USA and collaborates to consistently deliver commercial objectives by balancing brand/category objectives, business needs and market realities.

• Own the full Refreshment brand PL including annual consumer support budget.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream business partners to ensure commercial success of new product launches as well as to manage the existing product portfolio.
• Guide and provide brand and category deliverables to support the annual commercial planning calendar.
• Country Plan, Budget and materials to support Sales.
• Optimize brand positioning and marketing communication execution using internal and external agency support as well as coordinating with Global Group Marketing based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
• Partner with internal Marketing and Commercial Excellence experts in consumer research, media planning, shopper marketing and e-comm to unlock consumer insights and drive commercial growth for the brands.
• Inspire a team of 5 marketers to unlock their potential and develop them for future opportunities within the company.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field with MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in marketing with strong preference for experience in CPG / FMCPG.
• Strong preference for experience with CPG brands and FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods).
• Strategic Thinking: Applies strong knowledge of brand positioning to design action plans to refine brand architecture components.
• Written and Oral Presentations Skills: Able to convey information to others in a simple and clear manner to drive planning and alignment throughout the organization up to and including Board/Group Leadership.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Collaboration with Sales and other functional leadership to coordinate brand strategy with customer management plans.
• Business Analysis: Aggregates different data sources for analyzing causal factors to predict trends and develop brands’ course of action for the future.
• Consumer Insights: Ability to Identify and apply key consumer and shopper insights to support the achievement of brand objectives.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing financial goals of the brands and categories under management.
• Creative Development: Experience coordinating brand communication plan with external agencies and bringing plans to life through media planning.
• Proactive Problem Identification and Solution Generation: Ability to identify potential issues and downstream impact of potential solutions.

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

Join a 2025 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati

Perfetti Van Melle is hiring a National Business Manager based remotely in Northwest Arkansas to manage sales activities for Walmart. You will build customer relationships, drive initiatives to meet sales objectives, and work closely with various teams including Sales, Marketing, and E-Commerce.

A Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of Walmart-related experience are essential. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, health insurance, and tuition assistance.