Shop Floor Expeditor

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

13d

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Shop Floor Expeditor to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will need to have a background in Material Handling and be able to operate a fork-lift in a safe manner. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Requirements

BA degree with 2-4 years of experience in Logistics, Material handling or Production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
Ability to achieve a fork lift certification.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Ability to work overtime as required in a fast paced production environment.
Excellent attention to detail and willingness to be creative.
Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Fork lift or material handling experience with metals.
MS Excel experience (basic working knowledge).

Responsibilities

Move raw materials from staging areas to CNC Machines on the Shop Floor.
Operate a fork lift and use safe lifting techniques.
Keep machines stocked with materials and stage jobs according to a Production Schedule.
Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, schedule priority, etc.
Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements.
Collaborate with schedulers to correctly prioritize work in process and firm planned work.
Report job status to management.
Report job status using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Inventory Control.
Expedite jobs as required.
Participate in status meetings weekly.
Participate in Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Events as needed.