Long Bar Expeditor

The Birmingham Fastener Family of companies has an open position for an Expeditor for our Loi at our Birmingham location. We are excited to hear what talents YOU can bring to the table! If you think you have what it takes to join our fast paced, high stakes Fastener family, please take a look at the brief job descriptions below... 

Long Bar Expeditor

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Long Bar Manager

Direct Reports: n/a

Summary

The Long Bar Expeditor serves as a coordinator between the sales department / production team / shipping team to give strategic support to ensure the accurate, timely and thorough completion of customer orders. 

Essential Functions/Duties

1. Ensure that all employees observe and maintain a safe working environment.
2. Review, organize and distribute job tags to production. 
3. Update Long Bar order list as new orders come in and keep orders updated as they are processed.  
4. Schedule trucks to pick up orders when completed.
5. Communicate with jobsites when direct shipments need to be made to ensure they are capable of receiving delivery on a certain date. 
6. Upload pictures of completed orders that have been checked for accuracy.
7. Assist with Shipping Log as needed.
8. Communicate and manage expedited order requests or tightened lead times with production team. 
9. Notify Sales Representatives of any order issues, updated projected ship dates, missed ship dates, etc. for communication with customers. Address customer inquiries related to order status or ship dates. 
10. Perform random thread inspections at times to verify conformance. 
11. Assist with ordering department supplies as needed.
12. Assist with paperwork for production employees to make sure they are working on the correct jobs.
13. Learn production positions and functions to be able to help out if needed.
14. Willing and able to perform additional functions/duties asked by the department Supervisor and/or Manager.

Competencies

1. Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
2. Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
3. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
4. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
5. Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision as well as independently or in a team environment.
6. Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipates needs and present solutions.
7. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity and work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the critical functions of the company.
8. Must have a solid working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications

Physical/Cognitive Demands

This is largely a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for long periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting or standing as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression. This job operates in manufacturing plant setting.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can at times be loud; the use of hearing protection is required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Mandatory weekend and overtime hours are required on a recurring basis.

Required Education and Experience

1. Associates degree or equiv. experience in Business, Operations, Manufacturing Production, or related field.

1. Equivalent combination of both education and leadership experience may be acceptable

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Pre-employment testing (including background**, drug screening and agility testing) will be required post offer.  **Criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify any candidate.