Supervisor - Technical Production

Dometic Corporation•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Igloo Products Corp. is seeking a Supervisor - Technical Production to supervise and coordinate technical production teams and safety initiatives in a fast-paced, quality-conscious, high-speed manufacturing operation. The role is part of a management team committed to World-Class Performance and department goals. The Supervisor coordinates production activities and resources, supports safety and quality compliance, and works to achieve production efficiency, attainment, and scrap-control targets. The Supervisor oversees shift activities in the molding departments, including changeover scheduling and material usage, and conducts regular audits of Lock Out/Tag Out, changeover log sheets, and material usage forms. The role also includes employee training and cross-training, payroll and timecard administration, inventory and scheduling checks using Oracle and OBIEE, accurate personnel recordkeeping, and communication of information between shifts. The Supervisor may support the Manager as needed and must be willing to cross-train to cover the Molding Supervisor position. The work takes place in a warehouse and production environment with seasonal temperature extremes and high noise levels. The position involves extended standing and walking, bending and working in awkward positions, tool use with both hands, stair climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds multiple times during a 12-hour shift. Required protective equipment may include hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
At least three years of production experience in assembly repetitive manufacturing and supervision of technical employees.
At least three years of supervisory experience over technical employees.
Strong technical skills related to molding, mold change, and material blending systems.
Ability to lead people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day during a 12-hour shift.
Ability to bend and stand in difficult positions for up to 12 hours, manipulate tools with both hands, walk quickly, climb stairs, and walk approximately 3–4 miles per day.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment that can be hot and humid in summer and cold in winter, with high noise requiring hearing protection.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Injection molding, vacuum forming, or blow molding process experience, including mold change and material setup.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
College degree.
Experience with SMED, Process Lockdown Sheets, and Material Blending Ratios.
Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure new and current employees are welcomed, treated respectfully, and given clear instructions, training, tools, and required PPE.
Ensure safe work practices are followed and accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage are reported within the required time.
Ensure compliance with Safety and Quality requirements, OSHA requirements, and company safety and hygiene standards.
Audit Lock Out/Tag Out, changeover log sheets, and material usage forms at the beginning of the shift and at least three times during the day.
Manage changeover scheduling and material usage in the molding departments.
Conduct monthly safety training for direct reports.
Develop and execute a cross-training program for position rotation.
Keep the payroll system current and approve timecards by the end of the last day of the shift.
Use Oracle and OBIEE to verify inventories and scheduling requirements.
Support the Manager as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, space, and production activities to meet priorities and goals efficiently and profitably.
Identify and resolve manufacturing problems to meet production efficiency, attainment, and scrap-control goals.
Monitor equipment and operating methods and coordinate repairs to reduce scrap and meet output quantity and quality requirements.
Help implement and maintain 5S practices throughout the plant.
Promote safety, quality, and environmental awareness in the area of responsibility.
Ensure production activities stay within budgeted labor hours.
Complete and submit labor and machine timesheets accurately, and maintain personnel records such as attendance, counseling, and performance information for payroll.
Ensure knowledge and issues are transferred to the relieving Supervisor between shifts.
Enforce Igloo policies and procedures fairly and equally.
Be willing to cross-train to fill in for the Molding Supervisor as needed.