Supervisor, Forming 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Durex Industries in Cary, IL is seeking a Supervisor, Forming for 1st shift to lead production teams, drive material flow, and ensure MES/SFM adherence. This role acts as a key liaison across Engineering, Quality, Planning, Shipping, and Receiving to maintain schedule and inventory accuracy.

You will apply strong leadership, data analysis, and process discipline to improve cycle times and accuracy while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree 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 drive to improve and support change initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication, with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of production components across the shop floor and departments, with status updates to teams.
• Attend department meetings, manage action items, and ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning, Shipping & Receiving, and others as needed.
• Support Supervisors and Team Leads in prioritizing and reconciling quantities and assemblies.
• Manage Shipping and Receiving activities, including barcode/labeling equipment operation.
• Coordinate with supervisors to expedite assemblies through manufacturing and shipping processes.
• Act as Shop Floor Business Process Owner for barcode and labeling systems; provide technical support.
• Ensure material movement and transaction accuracy within MES/SFM.
• Maintain MO documentation and physical inventory accuracy.
• Generate daily work progress reports and reconcile SFM and ERP transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Process discipline

Change initiatives

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Results-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Operations or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.
Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

As the Supervisor, Forming 1st Shift, you will join our Durex Industries and support…This role serves as a key operational liaison between departments, supporting production flow, inventory accuracy, material movement, and process adherence. Success in this position requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of production components throughout 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 of stock items and components between the stockroom and production lines.
• Adherence to manufacturing transaction requirements within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES/SFM).
• Coordination of component flow between Foundry and Assembly departments.
• Maintenance of proper manufacturing order (MO) documentation and physical inventory accuracy.
• Creation and follow-up of MRBs and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Support and participate in 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 utilizing methods such as Kanban and safety stock strategies.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained and that manufacturing personnel have visibility to all required components associated with active manufacturing orders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of process enhancements.
• Perform special projects, analyses, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.