Our client is a manufacturing company seeking a Production Expediter to join their operations team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in production control, purchasing, and inventory management to help keep materials and work orders moving efficiently through the shop floor. This role plays a key part in resolving production delays and supporting on-time customer deliveries.
Job Responsibilities-
- Track and expedite work orders and routers to keep production schedules on target.
- Drive higher rates of on-time production readiness by proactively coordinating scheduled work.
- Identify and resolve material shortages, delays, and bottlenecks before they impact production.
- Support ongoing efforts to strengthen inventory accuracy across materials and finished goods.
- Communicate proactively and escalate production issues promptly to keep stakeholders informed.
- Partner with manufacturing, planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to help resolve material shortages, meet production completion dates, and hit customer shipment deadlines.
- Coordinate production routing, bills of material, and work instructions to support accurate material and inventory flow.
Job Requirements -
- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, including production control, materials planning, purchasing, inventory, warehouse operations, or production expediting.
-Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, welding, fabrication, laser cutting, sheet metal work, and mechanical assembly.
-Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, bills of material, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
-Experience with ERP/MRP systems for managing inventory, material flow, and production data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data tracking, basic formulas, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Associate degree (AA/AS) in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Infor XA, SAP, or comparable ERP platforms.