Assembly Throughput & Material Control Supervisor

Durex Manufacturing; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Manufacturing in Cary, IL seeks an Assembly Throughput & Material Control Supervisor to orchestrate shop-floor flow, ensure accurate component movement, and align MES/ERP transactions. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage WIP, and optimize material handling from stockroom to final shipment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, process discipline, and strong communication in a fast-paced discrete-manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate component movement across the shop floor and through departments to keep production flowing.
• Attend department meetings, own action items, and drive timely follow-up.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, planning/scheduling, and shipping/receiving.
• Serve as the operational focal point to help supervisors prioritize and reconcile quantities and assemblies on the floor.
• Oversee shipping/receiving activities, including barcode and labeling readiness.
• Expedite assemblies from manufacturing through to shipping and keep MES/ERP transactions aligned.
• Publish daily progress, cycle counts, and open MO reports; maintain WIP control.
• Identify floor-stock items and implement replenishment milk runs using safety stock/Kanban.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Data analysis

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

ERP & MES proficiency

Warehouse experience

OSHA 10

ISO 9001 experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MS Great Plains ERP

MES (SFM)

MS Office

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Assembly Throughput & Material Control SupervisorThe Role, ReimaginedYou are the conductor of the shop-floor orchestra. From the moment kits leave the stockroom to the instant finished goods are staged for shipment, you orchestrate movement, timing, and accuracy. As the Assembly Throughput & Material Control Supervisor, you keep production flowing, transactions clean, and teams aligned—ensuring every component finds its place on time and in full.A Day in the LifeStart by reviewing work-in-process and overnight movements in MES (SFM) and ERP. Walk the line with supervisors to validate priorities, reconcile quantities, and clear bottlenecks. Confirm kits and components are aligned at the transfer zone, verify CNC/CMM/Assembly queues, and ensure barcode/labeling equipment is ready for the day. By midday, you’re updating production teams on status, expediting assemblies toward shipping, and fine-tuning safety stock and Kanban signals. You close the day by publishing progress, cycle count, and open MO reports—and locking in WIP control for tomorrow.What You’ll LeadCoordinate component movement across the shop floor and through functional departments, keeping production teams informed on status.Attend department meetings, own action items, and drive timely follow-up.Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, planning/scheduling, and shipping/receiving.Serve as the operational focal point—help supervisors and team leads prioritize and reconcile component quantities and assemblies on the floor.Oversee shipping and receiving activities, including barcode and labeling equipment readiness.Work with supervisors to expedite assemblies from manufacturing through to shipping.Ensure smooth material movement at key points on the floor, including:Kits to/from the stockroom and production line-side.Kits and components staged at the shop transfer zone.Accurate MES (SFM) transaction quantities throughout the manufacturing process.Component flow to/from CNC, CMM, and Assembly.Packing materials planning and availability.Storage planning for finished goods.MO lot integrity, MRB movement and tracking.Participate in and support the annual physical inventory.Publish daily work progress, transaction, cycle count, and open MO reports.Maintain disciplined control of WIP.Reconcile SFM and ERP transactions, quantities, and locations.Identify floor-stock items and implement replenishment milk runs.Drive material flow improvements using safety stock and Kanban.Keep production staff fully visible to all MO components by ensuring the production schedule is current.Deliver ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.What You BringHS diploma or GED (or equivalent on-the-job experience).Manufacturing background in a discrete-process environment.Process discipline and strong data analysis capability; sound judgment and the ability to sustain newly implemented processes.Self-motivated, adaptable, and change-driven; results-focused.Clear, respectful communicator—verbal, written, and electronic.Exceptional organization and attention to detail.Systems proficiency: MS Great Plains ERP; MES for labor and material transactions; MS Office; MS Dynamics 365 is a plus.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Proficiencies That Help You ExcelLeadership / People ManagementLanguage: SpanishSupervisory ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Warehouse ExperienceWorkers’ CompensationISO 9001 Certification ExperienceWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementLegalMust be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.