Pourline Supervisor

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation serving Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. With headquarters, R&D facilities, and multiple North American manufacturing sites, FXI delivers tailored foam solutions—finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials—to OEMs, fabricators, and retailers.

About the role

As Manufacturing (Pourline) Supervisor, you will oversee daily pour-line operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements. You will supervise production staff, monitor equipment, coordinate workflow, and troubleshoot issues to maintain efficient, continuous production.

Responsibilities

• Complete pour schedule and supervise foam production to ensure in-spec output.
• Investigate production problems to minimize scrap.
• Monitor chemical and supply inventory to maintain specified levels.
• Prepare data and equipment for new production runs.
• Maintain clean, organized departments to reduce accidents.
• Cross-train employees to maximize department efficiency.
• Report and record required information for audits and metrics.
• Calibrate streams as needed.
• Complete position-specific training for the pour-line area.
• Understand and fulfill Environmental Management System (EMS) tasks.
• Learn the foam-making process through position training.
• Participate in disciplinary actions with crew when appropriate.
• Manage the line temporarily in the absence of the Technical or Pourline Manager.
• Troubleshoot complex foaming problems as experience grows.
• Run simple trials; assist with more complex trials as needed.
• Support EHS activities for the department under manager direction.
• Communicate quality system changes to personnel and ensure system integrity.
• Encourage team to meet customer requirements per SOPs.
• Stop shipment and production to resolve quality issues.
• Report product inconsistencies or nonconformances and participate in corrective/preventive actions.
• Directly supervise hourly crew during training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of manufacturing experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Experience in foam production and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with SPC/SQC and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and optional life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts.