Production Expeditor

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity, while expediting jobs through manufacturing to support on-time delivery (OTD). Works closely with Production, Customer Service, Shipping, Purchasing, and other departments to align materials, resources, schedules, and customer requirements. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Create, maintain, and communicate production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. 2. Balance manufacturing capacity, material availability, resource constraints, and customer priorities when establishing and adjusting schedules. 3. Coordinate with Production Managers, Production Supervisors, the Master Scheduler, Production Leads, Customer Service, Shipping, and Purchasing regarding schedules, needs, order status, and delivery priorities. 4. Expedite jobs through manufacturing from receiving to shipping, including internal material flow between departments, rush orders, and special orders. 5. Monitor production progress and adjust priorities or schedules in response to disruptions, process issues, supplier delays, material shortages, and capacity constraints. 6. Manage production backlog and past-due activities; identify priorities, follow up with stakeholders, and remove obstacles to improve on-time performance. 7. Identify production bottlenecks and coordinate practical solutions to improve workflow, throughput, and scheduling accuracy. 8. Track and report on-time delivery (OTD), backlog, and other production planning performance metrics. 9. Facilitate cross-functional scheduling and production-status discussions, track action items, and follow up on commitments. 10. Provide timely, accurate updates on order status, production issues, and delivery risks to internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, customers. 11. Coordinate consumable material needs and communicate shortages affecting production. 12. Support continuous improvement of scheduling processes, departmental procedures, communication, and customer service. 13. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment and perform duties in accordance with Quality System standards. 14. Perform other duties as required by management. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Experience in production planning, scheduling, expediting, manufacturing, or supply chain operations; prior manufacturing experience preferred. 2. Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred. 3. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 4. Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. 6. Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 7. Must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable ITAR/EAR regulations where required for access to export-controlled information. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 1. Working knowledge of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing workflows, and material movement. 2. General knowledge of inventory analysis, production capacity, and order prioritization. 3. Ability to identify bottlenecks, analyze scheduling data, and communicate delivery risks effectively at all organizational levels. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Position requires a combination of sitting (desk and computer work) and standing/walking in production areas. 2. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time o…

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