Production Expeditor/Scheduler 1

Sanders Industries Holdings•Long Beach, CA

4d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Rubbercraft is seeking a Production Expeditor/Scheduler to play a critical role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating new product introductions and production activities across the organization. This highly visible position partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Quality to ensure customer commitments are met while balancing production capacity, inventory goals, and operational priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges while driving exceptional customer service and on-time delivery. Rubbercraft (RCC) is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, materials, manufacturing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Project and Great Plains is a plus.
APICS (CPIM) and/or CPSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for manufacturing cells, work centers, and presses.
Coordinate scheduling and planning activities for new product introductions from engineering through production.
Track and manage 100–150 active jobs simultaneously, ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved.
Monitor production progress and proactively communicate schedule risks, delays, and recovery plans to leadership.
Identify production capacity constraints and recommend solutions to improve throughput and delivery performance.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Project Management, and Supply Chain to ensure materials, tooling, and resources are available to support production schedules.
Review bills of material, engineering drawings, and customer specifications to determine material requirements and issue production orders.
Expedite jobs and coordinate priorities to support customer requirements and inventory objectives.
Participate in customer and internal new product review meetings as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.