Senior Manager- Production Scheduling

Mobile Cooling Solutions•Katy, TX

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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 Senior Manager - Production Scheduling . This role will lead the production planning function at our Katy, TX manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for translating forecasted demand into an executable master production schedule while ensuring optimal utilization of machinery, labor, and materials. The goal: maximize sales, improve efficiency, and support both peak and off-season demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Or ten (10) years of equivalent experience in a similar scope and scale role
Proven production planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complexity
Strong attention to detail
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, etc.)
Data-driven, probabilistic mindset with sound judgment based on facts
Proactive problem-solver who runs toward issues rather than away from them

Responsibilities

Develop and manage production schedules for a fleet of approximately 100 large plastic molding machines and associated assembly operations
Interpret forecasted demand plans and translate them into executable production schedules
Create and manage long-range production plans, balancing factory capacity (machine and labor) to support pre-build strategies outside of peak selling seasons
Manage short-range production planning to respond to sales opportunities, equipment downtime, and labor constraints
Partner cross-functionally with: Demand Planning Purchasing Manufacturing Operations
Ensure all required materials, labor, and machine capacity are available to meet production plans
Lead and develop production planning team members, fostering accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement