This role gathers optics, tooling, and shipping/packaging materials, supports kitting and inventory readiness, and creates Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system. The Coating Expeditor works across Coating, Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping, Quality, and Engineering to improve production readiness, transaction accuracy, and execution efficiency.
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Location
Fairport, NY
Description
Our client, a Business Manufacturing And Supply company, is looking for a Coating Expeditor for their Fairport, NY location.
Responsibilities:
Coating Supervisor or Coating Operations Manager
Final reporting structure should be confirmed based on plant organization
The Coating Expeditor is responsible for coordinating and preparing the materials required to support Coating production.
This role gathers optics, tooling, and shipping/packaging materials, supports kitting and inventory readiness, and creates Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system.
The position proactively identifies and communicates shortages, material constraints, and readiness risks that may impact production schedules or fulfillment requirements.
The Coating Expeditor works across Coating, Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping, Quality, and Engineering to improve production readiness, transaction accuracy, and execution efficiency.
Gather and coordinate optics, tooling, and shipping/packaging materials required to support Coating operations.
Verify material readiness in advance of scheduled Coating work.
Create, maintain, and update Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system.
Ensure MES transactions and chamber run data are accurate and aligned to current production priorities.
Support kitting and staging of materials for Coating production.
Review production requirements and identify shortages, discrepancies, or missing materials.
Communicate material shortages and readiness risks to the appropriate cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with Planning, Inventory Control, and Shipping to resolve material issues and maintain schedule support.
Escalate issues that may impact on-time production or fulfillment.
Support standard work, process discipline, and continuous improvement related to material flow and chamber run readiness.
Maintain accurate documentation and transactional records in MES and related systems.
Partner with Quality and Engineering when material, tooling, or process concerns affect production readiness.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree or relevant manufacturing/logistics experience preferred
Experience in a manufacturing, operations, materials, logistics, or production support environment
Experience using MES, ERP, inventory, or warehouse management systems preferred
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for material transactions, inventory visibility, and production support preferred
Working knowledge of material flow, inventory transactions, and production coordination
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Experience supporting production scheduling or material staging in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with coating operations, technical manufacturing, or optical products
Experience working in a regulated or highly traceable production environment
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support standardization efforts