Senior Lead Process Technician - Blow Mold

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 Senior Process Technician - Blow Mold. This role, you will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume blow molding equipment. You will actively mentor and develop Technicians by sharing technical expertise, supporting skill advancement, and serving as a technical resource.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Evaluate Process Technicians' skills and identify opportunities for development and improvement.
* Develop and implement training plans to enhance processing skills across all machine types.
* Provide hands-on training and coaching to Process Technicians requiring skill enhancement.
* Monitor and assess Process Technicians' skill development to ensure training effectiveness.
* Develop at least one Process Technician per quarter through structured training and mentoring.
* Serve in a lead capacity by executing all activities within approved procedures and setting priorities to achieve established goals.
* Coordinate and provide training for technicians.
* Support production, quality assurance, maintenance, and other functional areas as required.
* Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.
* Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high volume blow molding equipment.
* Operate cranes and forklifts to safely replace and transport molds.
* Responsible for mold changes and machine adjustments.
* Start up and shut down machines in accordance with standard operating procedures.
* Conduct minor equipment repairs and replace inserts as required.
* Monitor production quantities related to color changes, mold changes and product completions.
* Ensure production runs efficiently and meets quality standards on a first-pass basis.
* Maintain acceptable housekeeping and organization standards in accordance with 5S principles.
* Identify and resolve issues related to equipment, processes, training, and materials that impact quality, efficiency, or production output.
* Monitor equipment performance and submit maintenance repair requests to minimize scrap, downtime, and production losses.
* Conduct hourly machine inspections to ensure production of acceptable quality parts and prevent mass scrap.
* Recommend improvements to processes, work practices, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
* Promote positive employee relations and support a safe, secure, and respectful work environment.
* Verify production documentation, tooling, and material instructions prior to use in assigned processes. *

What do we offer?
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Short term & Long-term disability
* Accidental death insurance
* Supplemental life insurance
* Company paid holidays
* 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 equivalent required.

* Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of blow molding plastics processing experience, including at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
* Language

Skills:

Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
* Math

Skills:

Able to add, subtract, multiple and divide.
* Experience in machine start-up and shutdown.
* Material Handling experience.
* Experience operating forklifts and cranes. To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
* Experience in machine start-up and shutdown
* Blow Molding processing and maintenance
* Mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic machine functions
* Computer and data entry skills
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment Physical Demands & Conditions (Applicable to Igloo Operators, Technicians, Leaders, and Other Roles in…