2nd Shift Forming Supervisor – Drive Operations & Inventory

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Forming Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift on the forming line and ensure accurate movement of components through the manufacturing process. You will act as a key liaison between departments, supporting production flow, inventory integrity, material movement, and process adherence.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage shipping/receiving, barcode systems, and MES/SFM transactions, while generating daily progress reports and ensuring schedules are met.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Operations or related discipline preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• Strong process discipline and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and sustain newly implemented processes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to drive improvements and support change initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems and labor/material transaction processing; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple priorities.
• OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of production components on the shop floor and across functional departments, providing status updates to production teams.
• Attend department meetings, manage action items, and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with internal customers across Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning, Shipping & Receiving, and other departments as needed.
• Support Operations Supervisors and Team Leads in prioritizing and reconciling component quantities and assemblies throughout the production process.
• Manage Shipping and Receiving activities, including operation of barcode and labeling equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisors to expedite assemblies through manufacturing and shipping processes.
• Serve as the Shop Floor Business Process Owner (BPO) for barcode and labeling systems, providing technical support as needed.
• Ensure material movement and transaction accuracy throughout manufacturing, including movement between stockroom and production lines, MES/SFM adherence, MO documentation, and physical inventory accuracy.
• Create and follow up on MRBs and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Support cycle count activities and annual physical inventory processes.
• Generate daily work progress reports and maintain accurate production transactions.
• Reconcile Shop Floor Manager (SFM) and ERP system transactions, quantities, and locations.
• Act as a shop floor liaison to support Purchasing with material reviews and replenishment requirements.
• Identify opportunities for inventory and material flow improvements using Kanban and safety stock strategies.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained and that manufacturing personnel have visibility to all required components for active orders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support process enhancements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

ERP systems

OSHA 10

Dynamics 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Chromalox is seeking a Forming Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift on the forming line and ensure accurate movement of components through the manufacturing process. You will act as a key liaison between departments, supporting production flow, inventory integrity, material movement, and process adherence.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage shipping/receiving, barcode systems, and MES/SFM transactions, while generating daily progress reports and ensuring schedules are met.