Production Expeditor jobs in the United States

Production Expeditor

Pay Rate: $20-$25/hr (Up to the discretion of  the client's HR based on experience)
Schedule: 1st shift (8am-5pm, or 7am-4pm)

Job Designation
The Production Expeditor plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules to ensure timely workflows on the production floor. Works under limited supervision and expedites operations to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Job Core Responsibilities
• Coordinates issues and gives feedback to the Data Coordinator and other areas as appropriate
• Ensures floor inventories are taken in compliance with company policy and verifies confirmation in computer system
• Assists with line-side inventory as instructed, enters inventory and amounts in system and reports variances to appropriate management
• Configures computer system with new items and other data related functions, such as labor systems or interfaces, to insure accuracy and validity
• Support Planners with Work Orders such as prepare work orders, Update work order dates
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field

Years Experience: 2 years or more of relevant experience

Skills:
• Experience in planning and preparing manufacturing production schedules
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel and other spreadsheet applications
• Able to apply a systematic disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of SAP a plus