Foundry Materials & Production Control Lead

Durex Manufacturing; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Manufacturing in Cary, IL is seeking a Production Scheduler / Material Flow Coordinator to align SFM and ERP, refresh production schedules, and ensure MO component visibility on the floor. You’ll drive through-put by publishing daily metrics and coordinating with departments to minimize friction and keep WIP in check.

Responsibilities include reconciling SFM and ERP transactions, setting replenishment strategies (milk runs), and leading continuous improvement using Kanban and safety stock.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in discrete process manufacturing.
• Data-driven decision-making with process sustainment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee smooth material transfers between manufacturing departments.
• Publish daily progress and reports including cycle counts and MO activity.
• Reconcile differences between Shop Floor Manager and ERP transactions.
• Identify floor stock and design replenishment strategies such as milk runs.
• Maintain up-to-date production schedule for MO component visibility.
• Support ad hoc projects and targeted analyses as needed.

Skills

Leadership / People Management

Spanish language

Analytical decision making

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Change management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s in Operations

Tools

MS Great Plains ERP

MES

MS Office

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Durex Manufacturing in Cary, IL is seeking a Production Scheduler / Material Flow Coordinator to align SFM and ERP, refresh production schedules, and ensure MO component visibility on the floor. You’ll drive through-put by publishing daily metrics and coordinating with departments to minimize friction and keep WIP in check.

Responsibilities include reconciling SFM and ERP transactions, setting replenishment strategies (milk runs), and leading continuous improvement using Kanban and safety stock.