Production Expeditor

Canopy A&D • Ontario, CA

28d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient production flow by monitoring jobs in real time, moving goods through work centers, and ensuring accuracy at every stage. It supports Hera’s mission by driving disciplined processes, timely reporting, and adherence to strict safety and quality standards that strengthen customer trust. By coordinating schedules, tracking parts, and expediting operations, the role helps achieve shipping goals and meet production demands, reinforcing Hera’s commitment to excellence and reliable, on-time delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English across teams and management.
• Minimum of 2 years in a job-shop manufacturing environment, with proven ability to prioritize and adapt to changing project demands.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for managing production schedules, along with working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to learn and apply ERP systems (e.g., Job Boss/EPICOR) to ensure accurate job tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain production flow efficiently.
• Must be willing to adjust daily tasks quickly when urgent production changes occur, even if it means reworking schedules or shifting focus mid-day.
• Must be comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor, directly observing processes, and physically tracking jobs rather than relying solely on system data.
• Must be willing to mediate and resolve scheduling conflicts between departments (production, shipping, quality) in a professional and timely manner.
• Must actively participate in identifying inefficiencies and propose process improvements, not just follow existing procedures.
• Must consistently adhere to company safety, quality, and documentation standards—even under pressure to expedite jobs.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with Job Boss or similar enterprise resource planning software for production tracking.
• Background in production control, expediting, or inventory management to streamline material flow.
• Familiarity with aerospace job-shop environments and their unique quality and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5-S, or other process improvement initiatives.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, formulas) or scheduling tools to enhance reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production jobs and work center activity in real time to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion.
• Coordinate movement of finished goods between operations, expediting as needed to meet shipping and customer delivery goals.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of job data in ERP systems (e.g., Job Boss/Epicor) before advancing parts to the next stage.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and management teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize schedules.
• Report daily production status, schedule updates, and corrective actions to leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Identify equipment, materials, and resources required to meet or exceed production demand while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Uphold Hera’s culture of professionalism, safety, and excellence by maintaining adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Benefits

• Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

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