Lead - Injection Mold

Cool Gear International; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Igloo Products Corp. in the United States seeks a Lead - Injection Mold to supervise lines and assure the safe production of high‑quality coolers.

The role coordinates manufacturing activities, trains operators, reinforces PPE usage, and drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the line.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least one year in similar processes and some supervisory experience; the job requires standing for long hours.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Experience: 1 year in similar processes.
• Supervisory/leadership: minimum 6 months.
• Language: read, write, speak English.
• Physical: lift up to 50 lbs; long shifts in production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities and supervise lines.
• Provide training with clear instructions and PPE; explain injection procedures.
• Lead daily line/shift meetings—safety, metrics, and assignments.
• Ensure BOMs, Work Orders, labels are correct; address non-conformances.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure on-time production.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English literacy

Reading/writing English

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers that meet every day 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

Lead - Injection Mold

This role is responsible to lead/supervise lines in Injection Mold operations to assure the safe production of coolers of the highest quality.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates production activities related to manufacturing and/or assembly, testing and packing activities as required.
• Ensures employees are provided with clear instructions/training along with the correct tools and PPE required; explains and demonstrates injection are a procedures to employees needing assistance or reinforcement
• Assists in conducting daily line and shift meetings – safety, reviews metrics, and assigns operators to workstations
• Promotes Safety and Quality and Environmental awareness. Ensures 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 fulfilled.
• Reinforces the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with all team members
• Ensure that production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and all non-conformances are dispositional and approved as required prior to further processing.
• Provides training to operators
• Ensures correct BOM is present at each process.
• Finds solutions for technical problems associated with assigned processes
• Ensures correct Work Order labels are present at each process and are completed correctly.
• Ensures assembly components and materials are requested and delivered from warehouse.
• Ensure that ALL unused components and materials are returned to warehouse at the end of run.
• Ensures ALL production is counted, tagged, and sent to the warehouse at the end of run.
• Responsible for the monitoring and control of assigned process.
• Follows-up of trials on new processes.
• Verifies manufacturing working documents.
• Ensures production activities are carried out within scheduled machine and labor hours.
• Performs process verification prior to job commencement.
• Obtains approved disposition for non-conformances prior to process continuation.
• Ensures all labor and machine timesheets are completed accurately and submitted as required.
• Ensures work area(s) are maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in their work area and all common areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

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: Recommended but not required of one (1) year experience performing similar processes.
• Supervisory skills: Minimum of six (6) months in supervisory/leadership role.
• Language skills: Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. multiple times a day during a 12-hour shift; Able to push up to 80 lbs. on rollers or wheels.
• Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours.
• Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Work environment: Hot & humid in summer months, cold during winter.

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.

• 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.

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

• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Action oriented – results oriented.
• Familiar with Industrial Products.
• Able to foam all models, of any size.
• Able to operate all styles of screw guns.
• Able to assist in training new operators and fill any line position as needed.

Responsibility Metrics

• Daily Efficiency
• Daily Scrap %
• Daily Attainment

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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