Production Flow Expeditor

WLS Companies•Highland Heights, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Flow Expeditor is responsible for maximizing throughput by ensuring uninterrupted flow of materials and jobs through the stamping process. This role focuses on keeping constraint operations running, preventing downtime, and ensuring jobs are fully prepared before production begins.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing (stamping preferred)
Strong understanding of production flow
Ability to prioritize based on operational impact
Forklift/tow motor experience preferred
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Monitor WIP and queue levels at each press, prioritizing bottleneck operations.
Ensure the next job is always staged and ready.
Identify and escalate any risk of production stoppage including missing material, tooling issues, labor gaps, or quality holds.
Ensure all jobs are fully ready before reaching the floor: correct material staged, tooling available, and required consumables in place.
Supply materials to presses based on schedule priority.
Remove finished goods, scrap, and WIP to maintain clear flow.
Transport parts efficiently to downstream operations.
Monitor for idle presses, blocked jobs, and excess queue buildup.
Surface and escalate issues immediately.
Assist operators during high-demand periods and die changes when it improves flow.
Perform basic visual quality checks.
Identify recurring delays and provide feedback on material shortages, tooling issues, and routing inaccuracies.
Maintain 5S standards and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.