Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineer III

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 Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineer III.

This role is responsible for supporting and driving improvement through the application of lean principles to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity. The Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineer III will develop strong partnerships across the organization and promote a consistent, data-driven approach to improvement. Has responsibility to develop a Continuous Improvement culture in all employees across the Manufacturing Site contributing on hard savings projects doing lean and industrial engineering such as line balance analysis, cycle time improvements, ergonomics, standardization, problem solving and training. Provides Lean expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Will facilitate building of synergies across a specific value stream to enable cross-functional collaboration and best practices sharing and implementation. Provide coaching and development opportunities to strengthen overall capabilities of a value stream. Engrain process excellence improvement energy and capabilities within the company.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy:

• Work closely with the Lean Six Sigma Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean culture into a value stream.
• Work closely to industrial engineering, maintenance, supervisors, leads and operators to better understanding necessities, and opportunities to improve safety and efficiency.
• Provide coaching and support on value stream design sessions, project identification, and prioritization.
• Monitor, coach, and continuously improve Value Stream transformation initiatives to ensure continuous and aggressive throughput time reduction.
• Works with manager to create Cell Designs, Manage Material Flow, Design Plan for Every Part Systems (PFEP), Studying Labor Standards (time studies), set up/operation of Kanban, Supermarket Systems Pull Systems, Lean Manufacturing Systems, Ergonomics standards, Visual Management Systems and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycles.

Building a Lean Production System and Lean Culture:

• Be a leader, mentor, and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies, and tools for driving continuous improvement through Kaizen Events along a value stream.
• Develop a best practice sharing internal network supported using Kaizen.
• Ensures lean methods and tools are understood, accepted, and implemented in the site.
• Leads and facilitates continuous improvement activities.
• Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site's Lean journey.
• Develop and mentor lean leaders to facilitate and lead Kaizen Events.
• Supports and helps lead, guide, energize, and execute lean manufacturing activities, including kaizen and 6S activities, to continuously improve operations. This includes developing standard work, work instructions, cell layout, material presentation, control plans, line balancing, time study, process flow, etc.

System Measurement and Feedback:

• Ensure the Lean Index Assessment is being used to measure and enhance value stream transformation.
• Helps implement and standardize best practices across departments and within the company's departments.
• Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method.
• Assists manufacturing department leadership in organizing and implementing Lean Manufacturing programs, processes, and systems to eliminate waste within the value streams and improve overall product quality, manufacturing capability, and process control (Statistical Process Control).
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space requirement, workflow and designs layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Implements Poka Yoke devices and Statistical Process Control techniques for root cause and defect analysis.
• Works to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and reduce material waste using lean manufacturing strategies.
• Recommends and implements upgrades to existing equipment, identifies tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times.
• Identifies and implements shop floor savings.
• Helps create an environment where all employees can participate in driving improvement, establishes a future state vision for the site and leads us in that journey.
• Coordinates and Documents Continuous Improvement training trough Kaizen Events (VA, NVA,8 Wastes, VSM, 5S+Safety, Problem Solving, A3)
• Recommend and implements process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• 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: Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: 6-10 years of experience in a continuous improvement environment with a demonstrated record of leading manufacturing improvement projects.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in financial and cost-savings project analysis.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, 5S, Theory of Constraints, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, and Six Sigma.

• Demonstrated structured problem-solving experience.

• Leadership & Communication:

• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities with the capacity to lead and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare routine reports and present information effectively to various audiences.

• Capable of working independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management software.

• Language: Bilingual (English and Spanish); able to read, write, and speak both languages fluently.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform tasks on the manufacturing floor as needed.

• Work Environment: Exposure to hot and humid conditions during summer months and cold conditions during winter months.

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

• Lean facilitator certification
• Experience in change management, project management, and financial management
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Six Sigma Green belt certification
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) & SPC
• Minitab, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
• Language skills: Able to read, speak and write.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing environment. Able to perform any job on shop floor.
• Work environment: Manufacturing area is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months.
• Advanced Excel, Power Bi Skills and any other data base and statistics software is desirable

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 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.

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.