Expeditor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Provides monitoring, expediting and de-expediting support for on time delivery of raw materials (tubing, bar stock, etc.), castings, forgings, fabrications, machined parts, gears, and subcontract operations on proprietary designed fabrications and machined components required to support production at Peoria Manufacturing Operations. These activities must support the operation’s mission of meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations related to quality, cost, and delivery.

• Expedite suppliers to assure material is delivered to support production and shipping schedules.
• Establish priorities with manufacturing operations and buyers.
• Communicate those priorities to suppliers in order to deliver material in the proper sequence.
• Work with buyer, supplier, receiving, stores, and quality control to correct material shipment shortages, discrepancies, and non-conforming material orders to provide for on time material delivery.

• Two-year college Associates Degree or equivalent work/business experience.
• Three years technical experience in Materials, Purchasing, and/or Production Control disciplines.
• Ability to be an effective negotiator.
• Basic understanding of the technology involved in the production or processing of assigned commodities.
• Knowledge of material planning systems, bills of material, and other computer-based purchasing and inventory management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to remain calm in situations involving stress, deadlines, or upset employees or third parties.
• Ability to establish and manage priorities of yourself and subordinates to achieve targeted performance metrics, if applicable.
• Ability to maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with managers, peers, subordinates, and third parties. Has a high degree of tact and diplomacy when needed.
• Ability to understand how your emotions and communications are perceived by others including managers, peers, subordinates, and third parties and modify as needed to be an effective team member.
• High level of self-motivation. Demonstrates leadership and good professional judgement, consistent with role in the organization.
• Accountability for work product.

Consistent with a typical Komatsu office environment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (either standing or sitting) while working at workstation.

Moves throughout the building to access files, attend meetings or interact with others.

100% physical presence at work required per current policy. Not a hybrid or work from home position.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to comprehend technical documents or data.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including being able to concentrate and have a high attention to detail to solve complex problems swiftly.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Communicates with customers (internal and external) in a clear and effective manner.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol.
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Must be able to inspect site and work areas to detect safety concerns.
• Must be able to manage the stress and mental fatigue that comes from a heavy workload, competing priorities and ambiguity.
• Ability to deliver work within tight deadlines.

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $43,500 - $54,400. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience, education, and location.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together.

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