Materials Expeditor

Materials Expeditor

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of optoelectronics our OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) division is a diversified manufacturer of standard and custom photodiodes and optical sensors for used in aerospace, defense, commercial and medical applications.

We are one of the largest global manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, delivering engineering design support and manufacturing capabilities that include products for use in the defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets, among others. We utilize our world-class manufacturing facilities in the U.S., India and Malaysia to continue to put forth excellent engineering solutions aligned with efficient manufacturing to meet high-volume production requirements.

OSI Optoelectronics is seeking a Materials Expeditor to join the team. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and work-in-process while setting and adjusting production schedules to maximize shipping output and revenue while maintaining on-time delivery in an optoelectronics manufacturing environment.

• Move raw materials, components, kits, subassemblies, and finished or partially finished product to and from the production floor in alignment with production planner priorities and line requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the production floor and operations by communicating material needs, shortages, schedule risks, and priority changes.
• Maintain the production status of scheduled assemblies by tracking material availability, work order progress, shortages, and completion status.
• Review material constraints, shortages, and open issues with Production Planning and Purchasing to support timely replenishment and schedule execution.
• Facilitate the timely flow of materials between stockroom, receiving, inspection, production, and other departments to minimize downtime and support schedule attainment.
• Ensure materials issued to production are accurate and properly documented, support staging and prioritization for scheduled and urgent builds, and maintain timely, accurate records of shortages, status updates, and related tracking activities.
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 1+ years of experience in expediting, production control, materials coordination, or related field required.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and automated scheduling programs desired.
• Ability to read and understand specification documents, work orders, assembly travelers, and related production documentation required.
• Must be able to calculate simple math including Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments required.
• Ability to use electronic scale for weight counting, reel counter, hand truck, material carts, and pallet jack.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Non telecommuting position; must have a physical presence in the production area on a daily and ongoing basis.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the business language (English).