Job Description

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers designed to meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in 1947 as a metalworking shop that brought fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field, and later inventing the Playmate, Igloo has grown into America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests. The Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has over 90% brand awareness, is #1 in market share in the U.S., and is a pioneer in sustainability within its category through the launch of biodegradable coolers and products made with post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials. Igloo also has a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands, creating the opportunity to globally grow both brands together.

Built on a legacy of quality and innovation, we are seeking a Manager - Manufacturing to join our team and support our continued growth.

This role will be involved in the Blow Mold area by managing direct and indirect labor, raw materials, supplies, machines and equipment resources maximizing results in productivity, quality in a timely basis with a minimum cost. Ensure coordination of the department efforts to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) like safety, OEE, labor efficiency, quality, schedule attainment, overtime, scrap, material usage variance and strongly supports the success of new product launches and productivity projects and overall Operations objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to supervisors to achieve all goals in Safety, OEE, Labor Efficiency, Quality, Schedule Attainment, Overtime, Scrap and Material Usage Variance
• Define and drive standardized work (SOPs) throughout the Blow Molding department.
• Implement, maintain, and always enforce 5S discipline throughout the plant
• Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of all Blow Molding departments
• Coordinate production at both plants in Katy facilities.
• Develop methods and procedures for manufacturing and production to meet customer demand and minimize cost impact
• Ensure workforce resources are adequate to meet the organization’s production schedule and efficiency
• Evaluate production and determine ways to improve efficiency of the production lines while ensuring the achievement of quality standards
• Ensure that issues regarding new/existing products are resolved in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Train, develop, mentor and assist subordinates in all the departments that fall within the manufacturing or production process
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met
• Assign duties and coordinate activities of supervisors and/or employees engaged in production
• Develop and maintain discipline at the supervisory level to maintain and enforce all shop standards and company policies
• Ensure that raw material is used effectively avoiding negative material usage variance
• Partner with the New Product Development group in the coordination and success of any new launches in area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management or related field
• Experience: Minimum of ten (7) years of production experience in Assembly (Blow Mold, Injection Mold helpful) in consumer goods plastics. Five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Experience with directly managing budgets
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and productivity projects
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Physical Demands: Able to walk quickly and climb stairs.
• Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long periods.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office suite
• Strong decision making and leadership experience and skills including ability to lead and work well with people from diverse backgrounds
• Able to make presentations to department and key company management
• Able to work long hours under deadline pressure

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Experience working under a documented and audited quality system
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands & Conditions
(Applicable to Igloo Operators, Technicians, Leaders, and Other Roles in Manufacturing)

Standing & Walking
Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Postural Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Lifting & Material Handling

• Operator-level roles may involve lifting up to 25 lb repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts.
• Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.

Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use
Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Visual Requirements
Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100–120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter.

• High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

Additional Job Considerations
These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.