PRODUCTION EXPEDITOR

Phoenix Defense, LLC. • Gilbert, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, team members support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. The company seeks team players who are collaborative and bring bold new ideas, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and an insatiable drive to achieve the impossible. The Expeditor role is responsible for operating, updating, and modifying MRP systems, and monitoring and coordinating the flow of materials, orders, or projects to ensure timely completion. This position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to identify and resolve potential delays by collaborating with different departments to maintain production schedules. A high level of attention to detail and the ability to work in a collaborative environment are essential.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing planning or expediting duties.
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly communicate with internal departments, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent computer and MRP system understanding.
• Strong organizational skills: Efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving abilities: Identifying and resolving issues proactively to maintain project timelines.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in tracking progress and reporting.
• Negotiation skills: Effectively negotiating with internal departments to secure timely deliveries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Plus for PLEX experience.
• Open to learning.
• Enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge with small groups.
• Collaboration across teams.
• Willingness to find information even if not readily available.
• Thrives working in a fast, flexible, sometimes chaotic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete tasks within a timely manner.
• Ability to work individually and handle multitasking.
• Ability to take instructions and communicate instructions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitoring project timelines and production schedules to identify potential bottlenecks or delays.
• Communicating with internal departments and project managers to update them on progress, address issues, and negotiate delivery dates.
• Identifying and resolving issues that could impact project timelines, such as supply chain disruptions, quality control problems, or production delays.
• Actively following up with internal departments to ensure timely delivery and receipt of materials and components.
• Preparing reports on project status, potential risks, and delivery updates for management.
• Monitoring inventory levels of critical floor stock components to avoid production delays.
• Serve as the company SME to provide daily functional support to internal departments.
• Serve as the focal point for Plex infrastructure changes.
• Provide training sessions on the fundamentals of Plex ERP system to Company employees to ensure consistent and accurate information is populated in the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees