Production Control Expediter I
About The Position
The Production Control Expediter I applies basic knowledge of production control and kitting processes, prioritized by the production schedule, and advanced knowledge of material-handler processes and skills. The role plans and completes assignments involving parts expediting and the status and control of inventory, equipment, material, tools, and services. Work is performed with direction on expected results and review of completed work for soundness and accuracy; the employee executes assigned project or action-item plans and contacts leadership when work deviates from plan. The position coordinates with production, scheduling, warehouse staff, and management to address material issues, support production priorities, and help meet customer delivery dates and business targets. It also maintains relevant system data and documentation, supports material consumption and allocation, and identifies opportunities to use existing slow-moving stock. Other duties may be assigned, including work in other job classifications or departments.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED; a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement where applicable.
- 1–2 years of supply-chain experience.
- Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic forms with internal and external personnel.
- Operate standard office equipment and use standard and specialized software applications, including MANMAN, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering process specifications, and planning documents.
- Understand MRP/ERP systems and upstream and downstream business processes.
- Able to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
- For employees working at NORDAM Repair Division, able 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, material, tools, and services.
- Participate in production and scheduling meetings as required to discuss material issues and support customer delivery dates and business targets.
- Perform data maintenance and maintain system notes and dates regarding repair and production status and issues.
- Coordinate with production supervision to print and release production orders according to the schedule.
- Liaise with scheduling to identify when schedule adjustments may be required based on SAP/MRP inputs.
- Assist with expediting critical shortages through receiving and the warehouse.
- Assist operations with labor- and material-related problem solving.
- Review pick lists, TR dates, and stock requirements or allocations to help ensure stores issues are completed promptly according to job priorities and material availability, coordinating with warehouse staff and the manager.
- Control and process structural component swaps/RERE, 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, including assignments in other job classifications or departments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
