Lead - Blow Mold

Mobile Cooling Solutions; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short term & Long-term disability

Accidental death insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Company paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Igloo is seeking a Lead – Blow Mold to oversee production staffing, efficiency, quality and safety in our Katy, TX facility. You will supervise blow molding operations, provide relief and training to operators, and ensure adherence to procedures and BOMs.

Responsibilities include coordinating production activities, maintaining 6S housekeeping, generating daily process statistics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates production activities related to manufacture and/or assembly, testing and packing activities as required.
• Communicates quickly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Promotes Safety, Quality and Environmental awareness. Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported at the required time.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, and all non-conformances are dispositioned and approved as required.
• Ensure employees are provided with clear instructions/training along with the correct tools and PPE required; explain and demonstrates Blow Molding procedures to employees needing assistance or reinforcement.
• Ensure all labor and machine attendance sheets are completed accurately and submitted as required.
• Maintain housekeeping by 6S standards in the assigned work area. Work areas must be kept free and clear of trash (paper, plastic, cups, bottles, and gloves) or any items which are not necessary to perform work assignment.
• Maintains that BOM and Work Order Labels are present at each process/machine.
• Ensure assembly components and materials are requested and delivered from warehouse.
• Ensures that all production is counted, tagged, and sent to the warehouse and that all unused components and materials are returned to warehouse at the end of run.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completion.
• Entry of process statistics and communication. Generate Oracle reports daily.
• Regularly inspects part quality at the assigned machines to assure production of acceptable quality parts in preventing mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap). Unacceptable parts should be re-ground and must not be palletized.
• Write Scrap tickets for non-conforming parts to be processed in Post Prime area, and/or oversee all scrap tickets generated during shift ensuring proper completion.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Run all machines and auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on blow molding and auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Word

Excel

Oracle

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

gloo 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 Lead – Blow Mold

This role, you will be involved in... The Blow Mold Lead will be responsible for production labor staffing, efficiency, quality, and safety. This position has a working knowledge of all Blow Mold machines and will provide relief and training to operators as needed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates production activities related to manufacture and/or assembly, testing and packing activities as required.
• Communicates quickly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Promotes Safety, Quality and Environmental awareness. Ensure safe working practices are followed and all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported at the required time.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, and all non-conformances are dispositioned and approved as required.
• Ensure employees are provided with clear instructions/training along with the correct tools and PPE required; explain and demonstrates Blow Molding procedures to employees needing assistance or reinforcement.
• Ensure all labor and machine attendance sheets are completed accurately and submitted as required.
• Maintain housekeeping by 6S standards in the assigned work area. Work areas must be kept free and clear of trash (paper, plastic, cups, bottles, and gloves) or any items which are not necessary to perform work assignment.
• Ensures correct Bill of Materials (BOM) and Work Order Labels are present at each process/machine.
• Ensure assembly components and materials are requested and delivered from warehouse.
• Ensures that all production is counted, tagged, and sent to the warehouse and that all unused components and materials are returned to warehouse at the end of run.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completion.
• Entry of process statistics and communication. Generate Oracle reports daily.
• Regularly inspects part quality at the assigned machines to assure production of acceptable quality parts in preventing mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap). Unacceptable parts should be re-ground and must not be palletized.
• Write Scrap tickets for non-conforming parts to be processed in Post Prime area, and/or oversee all scrap tickets generated during shift ensuring proper completion.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Run all machines and auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on blow molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Seek solutions for technical problems associated with assigned processes.
• Follows-up of trials on new processes.
• Verify manufacturing documents.
• Ensure production activities are carried out within scheduled machine and labor hours.
• Perform process verification prior to job commencement.
• Communicates/updates machine status and unacceptable part quality to Supervisor.
• Follow Inspection and Test Plan.
• Ensure MRB is always cleared.
• 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: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year working in blow molding.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12-hour shift; Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours; Able to manipulate tools with both hands and stand for long hours. Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Work environment: Warehouse environment hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months. High noise requiring use of hearing protection.

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

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Familiarity with industrial products.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle.

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 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. 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?

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.