Supervisor - Technical Production

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

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the technical production teams and safety initiatives in a continuous fast paced, quality conscious, high-speed manufacturing operation; performing as a key member of a management team committed to World-Class Performance and department goals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all employees, both new and current, feel welcomed and are treated with respect as well as providing them with clear instructions/training along with the correct tools and PPE required.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported in the required time. Ensure that Safety and Quality requirements are in compliance.
• Supervisor is responsible of auditing at the beginning of the shift as well as at least 3 times during the day the following:
  • Lock Out/ Tag Out
  • Change Over Log Sheets
  • Material Usage Forms
• Supervisor is responsible to manage the scheduling for change overs in the molding departments.
• Supervisor is responsible to manage material usages in the molding departments.
• Conduct the Safety Monthly training to all direct reports
• Develop and execute a Cross-Training Program for a positions rotation plan.
• The Supervisor is responsible to keep payroll system updated at all times and timecards must be approved by the end of the last day of their shift.
• The Supervisor is required to navigate in both Oracle and OBIEE systems, to verify inventories and/or scheduling requirements.
• Perform duties to support the Manager as needed.
• Utilize properly the assigned manpower, material, equipment and space to perform in a profitable and efficient manner by coordinating all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals.
• Identifies and resolves manufacturing problems in order to deliver production efficiency, attainment and scrap control results.
• Monitors equipment, methods of operation and coordinates equipment repairs in order to reduce spoilage (scrap) and ensure established quantity and quality of output is met.
• Help implement and maintain 5S practices in all areas of the plant.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses and property damage are reported in the required time.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety and hygiene standards.
• Promote Safety, Quality, and Environmental Awareness by following the requirements in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure production activities are carried out within budgeted labor hours.
• Ensure all labor and machine timesheets are completed and submitted accurately as required. Also, must maintain accurate personnel data: attendance, counseling,
• performance and other, to provide accurate payroll data to proper personnel.
• The Supervisor will ensure the transfer of knowledge and/or issues between shifts, to the relieving Supervisor.
• All Igloo policies and procedures are enforced fairly and equally.
• Assembly Supervisor must be willing to be cross trained to fill in for Molding Supervisor position as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of Production experience in assembly repetitive manufacturing and supervision of technical employees.
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum of three (3) years