Expeditor

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are seeking a Material Expeditor for our location in Southeast Houston! This position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role involves expediting shortages and ensuring all required items are completed to support assembly operations, interfacing with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Shop, and Manufacturing groups.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage report.
• Knowledge in running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Document and track current status of all shortages for jobs on the production line.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Shop and Manufacturing personnel to ensure timely delivery of shortage items.
• Ensure accurate scheduling requirements are maintained within Oracle throughout the production process.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Hold for Disposition (HFD) and lost part requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Process job closing procedures in a timely fashion ensuring all discrete jobs are closed and all material is issued.
• Collect and maintain data for the generation of Production Control Metrics.
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Follow all safety rules on shop floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED