Production Expeditor (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS•Carson City, NV

About The Position

As a Production Expeditor at Rocket EMS, you will help ensure materials, work orders, and assemblies move smoothly and on time through the manufacturing process. You will coordinate between production, materials, and engineering teams to resolve shortages, clear bottlenecks, and maintain on-time delivery for customer orders. The role calls for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. The position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. Candidates must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization. Rocket EMS considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check before a conditional offer; a final offer may be conditioned on a background check consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, materials, or production control.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and work order tracking in a manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with operators, leads, engineers, and managers.
Basic knowledge of PCB assembly processes, including SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Attention to detail and ability to quickly identify schedule risks.
Comfort working under tight deadlines.
Eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. export-control laws, or eligibility for required government authorization, if access is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional coursework in supply chain, manufacturing, or business.

Responsibilities

Review daily production schedules and work order priorities, identifying potential delays or shortages.
Track and expedite materials, kits, and assemblies through SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly areas.
Communicate with production leads, supervisors, and planners to resolve issues affecting schedule adherence.
Coordinate with the materials team to locate, request, or substitute parts to prevent downtime.
Provide daily status updates to supervisors and program managers on critical work orders.
Escalate shortages, quality holds, or process bottlenecks that threaten delivery commitments.
Maintain accurate work-in-progress visibility by updating travelers, ERP systems, and status boards.
Support engineering and NPI builds by ensuring required materials and documentation are in place.
Follow ESD, safety, and quality policies while handling materials and assemblies.
Recommend and support continuous improvements in material flow and scheduling efficiency.