Expeditor
About The Position
The Expeditor keeps production jobs moving efficiently through the shop floor by coordinating priorities and resolving material, labor, tooling, and quality constraints. The role communicates job status across production teams, supports recovery plans for delayed or high-priority orders, and helps maintain workflow and work-in-process to meet delivery commitments. This position is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. The role requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Understanding of routings, travelers, and shop floor operations.
- Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.
- Ability to assist with process improvement.
- Ability to work directly with operators and supervisors.
- Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
- Forklift certification; training can be provided.
- U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws.
- Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Epicor ERP.
Responsibilities
- Move parts through the shop floor based on completed job operations.
- Expedite jobs delayed by material, labor, tooling, or quality issues.
- Coordinate production priorities with supervisors and planners.
- Report completed operations promptly in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and ensure travelers are properly stamped.
- Communicate job status updates to the Production Control Planning Team.
- Support recovery plans for late or high-priority orders.
- Assist with part staging, job sequencing, and re-prioritization.
- Identify production bottlenecks and escalate issues that may impact delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
