Igloo Products Corp

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Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming 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 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Continuous Improvement Manager

This role will be involved in focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness by identifying, analyzing, and implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies to optimize and reduce waste. Will lead cross-functional teams, conduct data analysis, and facilitate training to create and foster a continuous improvement culture within the organization.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains a Continuous Improvement Program based upon Lean principles that enhance all aspects of performance (safety, customer value, quality, and productivity).
• Leads Continuous Improvement events to target and eliminate waste, identifies employees to build a core group of Continuous Improvement leaders.
• Drives, tracks, and provides regular updates on Igloo-wide Productivity efforts.
• Uses Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping to identify, quantify, and direct improvement efforts.
• Drives the use of Visual Management tools, 5S, Kaizen events, SMED, 5 Whys and other lean tools throughout Operations.
• Manages a team of technicians focused on fixture builds supporting production needs and ergonomic workspaces.
• Supervise and lead a group of Lean Engineering team.
• Facilitates Kaizen events to achieve specific goals of Continuous Improvement and teach others the principles of Lean.
• Works closely with Operations management team and supervisors to establish Lean practices that empower sustainable Lean practices that empower employees, accelerate change, and enable personal and team development.
• Develops standard work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training materials. Drive the use of the Igloo Manufacturing Operating System (IMOS).
• Formulates and recommends manufacturing processes, procedures, layouts, and material handling methods to minimize waste.
• Develops robust, reliable, and cost-effective automation solutions to standardize work and reduce overall costs.
• Leads the process engineering efforts around all manufacturing processes, to include blow molding, injection molding, vacuum forming, assembly, and foaming.
• Develops engineering resources through the cross-training of individuals within the various engineering groups.
• Drives innovation (improved product performance and reduced cost) through materials research and development.
• Develops ergonomic solutions to reduce risk of injury in the workplace.
• Manages and works closely with outside partners and suppliers on auxiliary equipment development in the support of both new product launches and productivity gains.
• 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 Industrial Engineering or Technical related Engineering.
• Experience: 5-8 seven years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement position experience.
• Demonstrated ability to implement productivity in the manufacturing area.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: General Office environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Outstanding communication skills: ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Excellent creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office expertise including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access.
• Mechanically inclined with excellent visualization skills.
• Highly flexible and able to react quickly to changing project requirements.
• Dependable, consistently follows through on commitments.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
• Knowledge of methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiments).
• Experience with project management software; experience with CAD.
• Experience in alternative materials and processes.
• Knowledge of Oracle or related software.
• MTM, time-study or work measurement experience in rate setting.
• Basic Ergonomics and Anthropometrics Principles.
• Auto Cad or plant layout software expertise.

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.

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