Expeditor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

SUMMARY

Provides a continuous flow of materials and supply to various departments to ensure production schedules are met.

• Reviews documents such as production schedules to determine material requirements, and material priorities.
• Arranges for delivery and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. Must be able to think ahead to the next step in the manufacturing process and anticipate future needs at each work center.
• Maintains inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands. Converts raw materials to WIP in AS400 computer system.
• Ensure location number is established in the AS400 computer system for all inventory. Determine the location of where inventory should be located in the warehouse prior to placing inventory into the AS400 computer system.
• Tracks, troubleshoots & adjusts inventory in AS400 system with assistance from the Production Scheduler and the department supervisor. Performs cycle counts of raw materials.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Communicates effectively and works very closely with receiving, quality control, work order expeditor and leadership within the facility to resolve issues and achieve maximum efficiencies.
• Communicates to purchasing any material issues that may arise through the course of production.
• Works very closely with receiving to ensure materials are stored properly to ensure they are located effortlessly and there is no delay to the production process.
• Works with production department leads to quickly get each project moved along.
• Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Comprehends written and verbal instructions and translates them into actionable tasks in support of the production process.
• Refers to procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work.
• Uses time effectively and promotes strong team atmosphere by assisting others and multitasking when necessary.
• Promotes quality by maintaining discipline and compliance of procedures related to job specifications.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager, Director of Operations or direct supervisor.

Must receive annual safety training and annual training on handling hazardous waste relative to their department and position and in accordance to state and federal regulations. Must obtain forklift certification within first ninety (90) days of hire and renew certification every two years.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities for this position cannot be performed remotely and must be performed at the facility location.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Minimum of one-year expeditor experience within a manufacturing environment required. Has worked in a team-based environment. Must be able to demonstrate previous computer literacy and organization skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending on the assigned area. Areas with a high noise level require earplugs. The employee will be informed of the requirement to wear earplugs upon assignment to a designated high noise area.