PRODUCTION CONTROL EXPEDITER I

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Production Control Expediter I applies basic knowledge of production control and kitting processes, prioritizing work according to the production schedule, and advanced knowledge of material handler processes and skills. The position expedites parts and manages inventory, equipment, materials, tools, and services to support production priorities and customer delivery targets. It maintains system data and status notes, coordinates production orders and schedule updates, and works with production, scheduling, receiving, and warehouse personnel to address material issues. The role also supports material traceability, proper job charging and consumption, and identification of opportunities to use existing slow-moving stock. Management sets expected results and reviews completed work for soundness and accuracy; the employee executes provided project or action-item plans and consults leadership when work deviates from plan.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED; a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement if applicable.
1–2 years of supply chain experience.
Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication with internal and external personnel.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and use standard and specialized software, including MANMAN, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering process specifications, and planning documents.
Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Understanding of upstream and downstream business processes.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For employees working at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Nice To Haves

Two-year or associate degree.

Responsibilities

Plan and complete assignments involving expediting parts and controlling the status of inventory, equipment, materials, tools, and services.
Participate in production and scheduling meetings as required to discuss material issues and support customer delivery dates and business targets.
Maintain data and enter system notes and dates concerning the status and issues associated with repair and production.
Coordinate with production supervision to print and release production orders according to the schedule.
Notify scheduling when schedule adjustments may be required based on SAP/MRP inputs.
Assist in expediting critical shortages through receiving and the warehouse.
Assist operations with problem-solving issues related to labor and materials.
Review pick lists, TR dates, and stock requirements or allocations to ensure stores issues are completed promptly according to job priorities and material availability; coordinate with warehouse staff and the manager.
Control and process structural component swaps and the RERE process, ensuring system transactions and documentation are traceable.
Work with production to ensure material is properly consumed and charged to jobs.
Identify opportunities to consume existing slow-moving stock.
Perform other duties as required, which may include assignments in other job classifications or departments.