What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expediter position at STEVES AND SONS INC?
EXPEDITER
Steves & Sons has an exciting opportunity for a Production Expediter. The candidate selected for this position will manage the flow of finished products in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Job Description:
- Monitors production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
- Works with all members of production floor to prevent bottlenecks, and expediting orders.
- Works with Production, Shipping and Receiving, and Inventory Control teams to determine and resolve material needs, changes and gaps.
- Monitors and replenishes inventory levels by monitoring stock sheet, and working with Customer Service when needed to ensure enough room in schedule to support requirements
- Expedites, de-expedites and re-plans to meet changing requirements of raw stock inventory and customer orders, to minimize inventory risk for shortage, and satisfy customer needs.
- Maintains a daily scheduled report that includes common factors of production like solid core, routed core, plank, and other items as needed.
- Ensures daily invoicing is completed
- Reconciles daily production (Layup Scan)
- Orders Supplies to ensure daily scheduling
- Provides advanced notice of increases of needs or unusual orders as soon as identifying an issue.
- Communicates in a professional manner to all departments daily and as needed to resolve schedule, reconcile, or handle any invoicing issues or concerns.
- Performs Month end close monthly.
- Maintain and update a current on hand doors list and check daily for opportunity to utilize any doors to fulfill customer needs.
- Schedules according to company goals set by Ops or Plant management.
- Participates in resolving scheduling software issues by offering feedback to IT for process improvements.
- Maintain safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years manufacturing experience
- Previous leadership experience in a technical environment