Production Expeditor

Leading designer and manufacturer of innovative interconnect products and complex cable assemblies has an immediate opening for a Production Expeditor to join their team.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Expeditor plays a critical role in ensuring seamless manufacturing operations by coordinating production schedules, tracking material flow, and driving on-time delivery of customer orders. This position serves as the central communication link between Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, proactively identifying and resolving scheduling and supply chain bottlenecks to keep production running efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of all customer orders.
• Analyze sales order releases in relation to capacity planning and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Input and manage shipping information, delivery dates, and order priority changes in the ERP/MRP system.
• Generate and process production work orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current schedules.
• Monitor production progress daily and escalate scheduling conflicts or delays proactively.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to adjust schedules in response to machine downtime, labor shortages, or supply disruptions.

Material & Inventory Management

• Maintain and request floor stock, including shelf-life-controlled materials, to support uninterrupted production.
• Manage bin maintenance responsibilities, including:
• – Reconfiguring bins to accommodate new items or increased storage requirements.– Updating bin status to reflect changes between stock and non-stock designations.– Maintaining accurate location data in the stock item master file.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies; initiate cycle count or investigation as needed.

• Communicate with Purchasing regarding new items, vendor/brand changes, location updates, and quantity variances.
• Assist order processors in resolving incorrect item locations, stock numbers, or part descriptions.Cross-Functional Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Logistics on all material status and production planning issues.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on schedule adherence, shortages, and risk items.
• Coordinate with purchasing to expedite critical components and reduce lead time impacts.
• Communicate customer order changes, priority shifts, or delays to all affected internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Quality & Compliance
• Promote a quality-first culture; ensure production output meets all internal specifications and customer requirements.

• Identify process inefficiencies or recurring defects and partner with quality and engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of production records, work orders, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure compliance with California labor regulations, workplace safety requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production control, or supply chain environment.
• Prior experience in purchasing, production expediting, logistics, or materials management strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP (Rubicon) systems preferred.
• Technical Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams); advanced Excel skills a plus.

• Solid analytical and data interpretation skills to support capacity and resource planning decisions.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, BOMs (bills of materials), and work instructions.

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interfacing with all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold others accountable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality standards.
• Demonstrated collaborative mindset and strong team-player mentality.Work hours are 7 am - 4 pm OR 8 am - 5 pm (Monday - Friday).

Qualified candidates, please submit your resume for consideration.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person