Production Expeditor

Production Expeditor – CIRCOR International, Inc., Tampa, FL

Direct Reporting: Operational Planning & Control Manager Functional Reporting: Source & Supply

The Production Expeditor is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and facilitating the timely flow of materials, components, and work orders throughout the manufacturing process within the assigned Integrated Product Team. This role ensures production schedule adherence, resolves work‑center disruptions, and drives backlog burn‑down in a high‑mix, low‑volume job shop environment. The Expeditor collaborates closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to support efficient execution of the integrated master schedule (IMS) and maintain the highest level of product quality and production efficiency.

• Expedite Workflow & Material Movement
  • Actively monitor and expedite work orders, material releases, and shop travelers to guarantee timely progress through work centers.
  • Escalate and resolve barriers (e.g., missing materials, hold tags, open quality actions, engineering holds) to prevent schedule slippage.
  • Ensure all project‑specific Non‑Conformances are closed with appropriate disposition before product is shipped.
• Backlog Burn‑Down Execution
  • Partner with planners and production to create and maintain action plans for all past‑due SOLIs (Sales Order Line Items), identifying root causes and ensuring timely closure.
  • Track and report status of overdue items, highlight risks, and drive mitigation plans.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  • Act as the connective tissue between Planning, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to close real‑time gaps.
  • Participate in daily production meetings and drive follow‑ups on urgent needs.
  • Review production plans against forecasted material flow and operating environment to identify and report risks to Program Management.
• Work Center Support
  • Monitor WIP at key bottleneck work centers and ensure resources are aligned to meet throughput targets.
  • Ensure work order packages, tools, and material handling instructions are available and correct.
• Execution Reporting
  • Maintain and publish dashboards and trackers to communicate real‑time execution status.
  • Support weekly schedule attainment reviews and facilitate root‑cause analysis on misses.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement expediting and material flow best practices to reduce cycle times and improve schedule performance.
  • Support Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives related to production control.

• Urgency & Bias for Action
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  Drives closure on production issues to maintain schedule integrity.
• Situational Awareness
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  Constantly scans and adjusts based on shop floor realities.
• Collaboration
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  Builds strong relationships across functions to deliver results.
• Accountability
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  Takes ownership of deadlines and production priorities.
• Proactive Problem Solving
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  Anticipates barriers and implements preventative actions.

• 2+ years of experience in production control, planning, operations, or expediting in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel trackers).
• Strong communication and coordination skills across functions.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or nuclear manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with backlog management strategies and shop floor control methods.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and visual management principles.
• Prior experience in a low‑volume/high‑mix job shop setting.
• Familiarity working with IFS – CRM, ERP and PLM systems.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR/EAR export control regulations.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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