Production Expeditor

Bosch Group • Lincolnshire, IL

4d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Production Expeditor to join our scheduling team in this essential support role. You will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and information across departments to deliver accurate, reliable ship dates to customers. Your primary focus will be identifying and resolving information and material bottlenecks, maintaining consistent on-time delivery performance, and supporting production schedules in our fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. As the central liaison, you will collaborate closely with production planning, purchasing, machining, assembly, testing, quality control, shipping, and occasionally external suppliers—ensuring seamless workflows, swiftly addressing issues, and driving operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or technical certificate in manufacturing/operations preferred.
• 2–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing production support role (expediting, production control, material coordination, or shop floor scheduling).
• Experience in a precision metalworking or industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, interrupt-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interfacing with all levels from shop floor to management.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret basic production routers, drawings, and schedules.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through; able to track multiple jobs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Ship Date Request (SDR) system, ensuring cross-functional accountability between Logistics and Scheduling for timely responses.
• Analyze daily urgent requests to proactively mitigate potential production delays or material constraints.
• Optimize the flow of materials and information to accelerate lead times and order fulfillment.
• Partner with Sales to develop strategic alternatives and recovery plans during material shortages.
• Conduct daily floor audits to monitor critical job progress, resolve bottlenecks, and re-align department priorities with customer milestones.
• Monitor and escalate at-risk procurement items in collaboration with Material Planners to prevent schedule slips.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and Shipping to streamline inspections and guarantee on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring operational bottlenecks and implementing process enhancements.

What This Job Offers

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