Manufacturing Expeditor/Shipping

Manufacturing Expeditor/Shipping

The Manufacturing Expeditor has a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products through the manufacturing process. Reporting directly to the company President, this role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, high energy, and a keen eye for detail to maintain production schedules and drive on-time delivery of critical components.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Flow Management:

• Collaborate with supervisors to review work orders, plan, and prioritize production schedules.
• Monitor and verify material inventory levels and manage ordering.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and organization of materials within the manufacturing facility.

Production Coordination:

• Work closely with production teams to expedite the movement of materials and components throughout the production process.
• Identify and resolve any potential delays or bottlenecks in production.
• Provide priorities to Quality.

Communication and Reporting:

• Maintain clear and regular communication with various departments, including shop, ops, sales and engineering.
• Generate reports on production progress, material status, and potential delays.
• Generate routers, scan paperwork and bird-dog their progress.
• Maintain documentation within ERP.

· Collaborate with the Dir of Operations to provide updates and recommendations.

· Create daily metrics, track machine performance, report on unplanned downtime.

· Lead the tracking and movement of priority orders.

· Attend regular meetings and provide feedback.

Vendor Management

• Issue POs.
• Expedite orders.
• Follow-up with vendors.
• Receiving

Problem Solving:

· Identify and address any production issues or deviations from plan.

· Develop and implement solutions to keep production on track.

· Communicate with departments to ensure that materials, components, tools, and paperwork are supplied accurately & efficiently.

· Maintain inventories, cycle counting, or customer stocking programs.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Shipping:

· Pull finished goods.

· Complete certification packets

· Complete packing slips

· Pack and ship.

· Customer delivery notification.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing expediting or a similar role within a precision manufacturing environment.

· Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.

· Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

· Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs, use stairs, work in a moderately noisy environment.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits. $52K - $76K

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person