Lead - Assembly

Katy, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

short term disability

long term disability

Accidental death insurance

supplemental life insurance

Company paid holidays

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Igloo Products Corp. is a renowned American brand with a legacy spanning over 75 years, known primarily for its exceptional and durable coolers designed to meet everyday needs. As an iconic player in the housewares industry, Igloo has evolved from its origins as a metalworking shop providing fresh cold water to Texas workers to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, celebrated for quality and innovation. Today, Igloo boasts more than 90% brand awareness and holds the number one market share in the US cooler category. Beyond coolers, the company has become a high-growth lifestyle brand that inspires outdoor experiences centered on fun, family, and friends. Igloo is also a pioneer in sustainability within its category, offering biodegradable coolers and products made from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials. The company has embraced the digital era with a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, enabling it to forge direct relationships with its customers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands, opening exciting opportunities for global growth and brand synergy across markets.

The Assembly Line Lead role at Igloo is a key supervisory position responsible for leading and overseeing assembly line operations to ensure the safe production of coolers that meet the company’s high-quality standards. This role requires proactive leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to workplace safety. The Assembly Line Lead is tasked with supervising production lines, providing clear instructions and training to both new and current employees, ensuring all personnel utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality regulations. The position also demands active monitoring of production efficiency, thorough reporting on shift activities, and immediate escalation of any issues affecting safety, quality, or production targets.

In addition to operational oversight, the Assembly Line Lead must verify that all job-related documentation matches the products being assembled, manage scrap tickets for non-conforming materials, and ensure all unused components are returned appropriately. Technical troubleshooting, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment are integral to this role. Certification in core assembly positions, including screw gunning, foaming, cleaning, and drain plug installation, is a prerequisite.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global setting with room for professional growth and development. Igloo, now part of the Dometic family, provides a culture of continuous improvement, where employees can embrace challenges and advance their careers. Benefits include a comprehensive medical package, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability options, company-paid holidays, and flexible spending accounts, all designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

If you are passionate about leading teams in a manufacturing environment and thrive in a culture that values safety, quality, and continuous growth, the Assembly Line Lead position at Igloo Products Corp. could be your next career milestone. Join a team dedicated to building quality products and fostering a collaborative workplace where diversity and inclusion are embraced. Igloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing fair and respectful treatment to all employees and applicants regardless of background.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
One year experience performing similar processes recommended but not required
Minimum six months in supervisory or leadership role
Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
Able to add, subtract, divide and multiply
Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs multiple times a day during a 12-hour shift
Able to push up to 80 lbs on rollers or wheels
Bend and stand in difficult positions up to 12 hours
Minimum height requirement of 60 inches
Able to work in hot and humid summer months and cold winter conditions
Able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and working in low or awkward positions
Able to perform lifting up to 50 lbs multiple times per day including overhead lifts
Use of mechanical aids where possible
Use both hands to operate tools and handle assembly materials
Sufficient visual acuity for inspection and safe equipment operation
Able to work in high noise levels with required hearing protection
Use of PPE such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing as required
Experience with repetitive motions and physically demanding tasks
Ability to handle heavy molds and materials using provided material handling equipment

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency
Recommended but not required one year experience in similar processes
Minimum six months supervisory or leadership experience
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per day and push up to 80 lbs on rollers or wheels
Ability to bend and stand in difficult positions for up to 12 hours
Minimum height of 60 inches
Familiarity with industrial products
Problem solving and analytical skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Action and results oriented
Ability to foam all models and operate all styles of screw guns
Ability to assist in training new operators and fill any line position as needed

Job Duties

Ensure all employees, both new and current, feel welcomed and are treated with respect
Provide clear instructions, training, and necessary tools and PPE
Ensure safe working practices are followed and report all accidents, hazards, near misses, and property damage timely
Reinforce use of PPE at all times
Allow restroom breaks as requested to employees
Verify FPI against DJR and submit for approval during first 15 minutes of shift
Perform pre-shift, during and end of shift reporting including line clearance, hourly production updates, foam parameters checks, and end of shift report
Report any abnormal performance conditions to supervisor immediately
Be certified in all core positions including screw gunning, foaming, cleaning and drain plug installation
Verify DJR matches components and finished product before shift start or product changeover
Ensure goals for Efficiency and Attainment at 95% or above and report issues preventing targets
Fill out scrap tickets accurately and submit timely
Maintain and bring toolbox daily once provided
Return all unused components and materials to warehouse at end of run
Ensure all production is counted, tagged, and sent to warehouse at end of run
Troubleshoot technical problems associated with assigned processes
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Carry out other duties as assigned