Campus Expeditor

Landscape Structures Inc.; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Monthly bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Job summary

Landscape Structures Inc. is seeking a Campus Expeditor in Delano, MN to coordinate and expedite the flow of information, materials, parts and assemblies between departments to support on-time shipments.

You will identify opportunities to improve material flow and ensure production jobs stay on schedule. The role requires 3+ years in materials or expediting, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with ERP systems and lean tools (5S, Kaizen).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in materials, production support, or expediting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control across manufacturing operations.
• Able to read production schedules and match parts and material to the job.
• Experience with an ERP or production information system.
• Familiarity with lean tools - 5S, MDI / Q-boards, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily delivery schedules against production status to meet on-time delivery of parts.
• Provide on-the-floor support daily to assist in closing gaps and getting work completed on time.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule; follow up until it’s resolved.
• Expeditor will confer with department supervisors to determine critical and overdue material.
• Coordinate with planning, purchasing, and receiving on any items that need to be moved.
• Coordinate the transfer of any material between various production areas to close out any past-due orders.
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes as needed.
• Send end of day recaps and open action items required for the next day.
• Maintains knowledge of or possess willingness and ability to learn all job duties and essential functions.
• Compiling reports on progress of work and production problems; prepares reports and recommends corrective action of incorrect items.
• Keeps records and documentation of work completed.
• Maintains a dependable and predictable work attendance and productivity record, with very infrequent tardiness or absence from work.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned

Skills

Expediting

Materials handling

Production support

ERP systems

Lean tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

5S

MDI / Q-boards

Kaizen

Job description

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Campus Expeditor

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2968

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee‑owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campus Expeditor is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of information, materials, parts and assemblies between departments to support the perfect shipment. This position plays a critical role in identifying opportunities to improve the material flow across campus by ensuring production jobs do not fall behind.

VALUES

• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monitoring daily delivery schedules against production status to meet on‑time delivery of parts
• Provide on‑the‑floor support daily to assist in closing gaps and getting work completed on time.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedule; Work off of the hot sheets and production huddles to determine any actions required; follow up until it’s resolved
• Expeditor will confer with department supervisors to determine critical and overdue material
• Coordinate with planning, purchasing, and receiving on any items that need to be moved
• Coordinates the transfer of any material between various production areas to close out any past‑due orders
• Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes as needed
• Send end of day recaps and open action items required for the next day
• Maintains knowledge of or possess willingness and ability to learn all job duties and essential functions
• Compiling reports on progress of work and production problems; Prepares reports and recommends corrective action of incorrect items
• Keeps records and documentation of work completed
• Maintains a dependable and predictable work attendance and productivity record, with very infrequent tardiness or absence from work
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned

ATTRIBUTES

• Develops professional relationships with various individuals within the organization
• Able to handle several tasks, and possess flexibility to shifting priorities against tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary with a strong ability to troubleshoot
• Able to effectively manage one’s time and help set the timeliness of priorities among the organization
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of related experience in materials, production support, or expediting.
• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control across manufacturing operations.

Able to read production schedules and match parts and material to the job.

Experience with an ERP or production information system.

Familiarity with lean tools - 5S, MDI / Q-boards, and Kaizen.

The target hourly range is $22.00 - $26.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit‑sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full‑time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.