In-House Expeditor

Basic Purpose and Objective

Coordinate all production control activities of all work orders and materials within the organization to achieve to the production plan. Work closely with both OSP Expeditor and area Supervisors/Leads to deploy resources and shift work orders to our supply base to achieve the company objectives. Communicate to customer service any disruptions in production that could jeopardize the shipment schedule for proper customer follow up.   Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors/leads to determine progress of work, setting priorities on how to load the machine/department, and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Perform other duties and assignments as needed.

• Assist all departments with the removal of impediments that jeopardize the production schedule (i.e., tooling, material, engineering issues, manpower, etc.).
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments. Communicate recent changes and important expedites to supervisors/leads, so the production areas clearly understand the priorities by work area.
• Handle customer inquiries for specific information regarding the status of orders. Include customer service in any communication with the customer. 
• Provide Customer Service with continuous updates to the critical items list for key customers.
• Compile information and report to management on production rates and fill rates by department, materials inventories, materials used, scrap rates, etc.
• Assist with developing the production schedule to meet customer requirements and promise dates (i.e., on-time delivery).
• Coordinate the resolution of discrepancy reports by coordinating any potential rework, vendor service requests, etc.

Skills and Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• Ability to anticipate problems and initiate corrective measures.
• Systemic improvement activities, including streamlining, standardization of documentation, change control, quality, transfer processes, as well as implementing quality and safety controls and improvements.
• Experience with MRP systems, project management software (MS Project), MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Internet browser (MS Explorer) is highly preferred.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation.
• Provide technical support to production lines.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in production planning, scheduling and material control.

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