Production Control Expeditor- Temporary

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

3d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Expeditor role at Viasat is a position focused on coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within the manufacturing department and engineering labs. The position involves working closely with production planners to establish schedules, manage material processing, and ensure timely completion of production tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments to track progress and resolve production issues.

Requirements

• 2+ years of production control, planning experience, or manufacturing experience.
• Accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to interact with internal customers from different departments.
• Works collaboratively within a dynamic team environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit, stand, and walk around for long periods of time.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• This will be a 12-month assignment, onsite in Tempe, AZ
• US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with high tech electronic products and ESD sensitive materials.
• Basic understanding of MRP, planning principles, and related reporting tools.
• Experience working with Solumina and Oracle ERP (or similar systems).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within the manufacturing department and engineering labs according to production schedules.
• Work with Production Planning to support factory schedules and establish work priorities.
• Report on work in process status, rework/repair orders, and production problems.
• Handle stock transfer requests and delivery to requestors.
• Audit kits for accuracy and completeness before delivering to the labs.
• Create ship requests for outside processing and customer deliverables.
• Provide status updates for material shortages on the floor.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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