Production Control Expeditor

Overview

As a Production Control Expeditor at Green Source Fabrication, you are responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely flow of materials and work-in-progress (WIP) through all stages of production. This hands-on role focuses on identifying and resolving bottlenecks, expediting late or at-risk jobs, and ensuring orders meet both production and delivery targets. The PC Expeditor plays a key role in job preparation and release, material coordination, and workflow monitoring to support continuous operations.

Working cross-functionally with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and logistics teams, the PC Expeditor actively adjusts priorities and removes real-time roadblocks. The ultimate goal is to enable efficient, high-quality, and on-time manufacturing output that meets customer requirements.

• Support execution of production schedules by coordinating material availability and workflow priorities.
• Monitor and control the flow of materials and product ("jobs") through the production process.
• Manage job releases, release adjustments, and inventory transactions in ERP system.
• Work closely with Team Leads and Production Supervisors to identify and resolve bottlenecks and production delays, ensuring the smooth and continuous flow of production.
• Prepare and maintain daily production reports, including progress, efficiency, and related metrics.
• Communicate production status, changes, and updates to all relevant internal departments and personnel.
• Directly communicate with customers regarding order status, delivery timelines, and any potential delays.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory management to ensure availability of materials.
• Document and report any production issues or discrepancies to the relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and encouraging safe behaviors.

• Understanding of production workflows, scheduling, capacity, and material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management concepts, WIP tracking, kanban/pull systems, and material staging.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, manage multiple orders and updates, and remain deadline-driven in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in analyzing production data, spotting bottlenecks, and identifying trends or improvement opportunities.
• Skilled problem-solver:
  Quick and creative resolution of issues that may impact production flow.
• Comfortable using ERP systems, MS Excel, and production tracking dashboards to perform transactions and generate reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally, including timely updates to customers or customer-facing reps.
• Adaptable and able to shift focus or re-prioritize in response to real-time issues without losing sight of delivery goals.
• Team player — ability to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships across departments and teams to coordinate resources and resolve delays effectively.
• Take the initiative to monitor progress, flag concerns early, and seek out ways to optimize flow without waiting for direction.
• Ensure data entry, transactions, and communications remain precise even during high-pressure situations or last-minute schedule changes.
• Recognize how internal delays affect external customer satisfaction and take ownership of mitigating those risks.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or Vocational Training.
• Experience working in production/manufacturing operations, preferably in Production Control, Procurement, Planning, or related role/field.

This role requires regular presence in both office and production floor environments. Must be able to navigate manufacturing areas and work 8-hour shifts plus overtime when needed.

• All Employees Shall:
• Perform all duties in a timely fashion to support production needs.
• Follow all procedures and work…