Expediter Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor production schedules and ensure work orders are progressing according to plan
• Expedite materials, components, tools, and documentation required for manufacturing operations.
• Track shortages, bottlenecks, and late deliveries and coordinate corrective actions.
• Communicate priorities to manufacturing teams to support customer delivery requirements.
• Review ERP/MRP system reports to identify jobs at risk of missing schedule commitmens.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers to expedite incoming materials and services.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure inspections are completed on schedule.
• Facilitate movement of parts between departments, work centers, and outside processing vendors.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide status updates on critical jobs.
• Monitor inventory availability and assist in resolving material discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute production tracking reports and delivery status updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve manufacturing flow and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and company procedures.
• Escalate production issues to management when delivery commitments are at risk.

Experience

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of production processes, inventory control, and material flow.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of inventory control processes.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Sense of urgency
• Customer Focus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to dust and machinery.

Work environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse setting
• May require overtime, weekend work, or shift work based on production demands.
• Personal Protective Equipment required in designated areas.

Abilities