Continuous Improvement Manager

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

• 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 work spaces.
• 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. Drives 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.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

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…