Expediter

ZEISS Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical plans

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEISS Group is seeking an Expeditor to move stalled orders through production and provide real-time updates to customer service. You will prepare schedules, manage late/rush jobs, and ensure quality standards are met across departments.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive hourly pay and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience expediting orders in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong ability to track and prioritize multiple orders.
• Familiarity with quality systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedule to meet customer demand.
• Ships 40+ late/rush jobs per shift.
• Ensures quality meets CZV standards and identifies issues.
• Provides follow-up status updates on processing orders.
• Responds to customer service inquiries quickly and accurately.
• Trains peers and supports cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Expediting

Production planning

Shipping coordination

Quality awareness

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

About Us:How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!What’s the role?Expediter is to assist in the movement and positioning of stalled or late Rx orders within production and provide real time information to customer service.Sound Interesting?Here’s what you’ll do:Prepares work schedule to meet customer demand.Ship 40+ late/rush jobs per shiftEnsures quality meets CZV standards.Identifies problems, troubleshoots and implements corrective actions.Monitors (Jobs), uses variety of tools to track (Visual and DVI)Call stack/OE ReturnSister Lab ReportAll late documentsEmailParticipates in management meetings and works closely with all department managers.Works in / with all areas of Lab by moving jobs from one department to another.Works closely with customer service and other departments to respond to customers quickly.Handles all unidentified frame inquiries.Initiates lab evaluation forms for returns (Inspect returns).Provides follow-up status updates on processing orders (ex. Restarts, delays, etc.).Replies to all email correspondence within 1 hour.Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership.Performs other duties as assigned.Supports Pre-Surface operations and workflow.Participates in meetings to enhance departmental communication and efficiency.Works in different workstations or product lines as production needs require.Trains peers.Do you qualify?Demonstrate ownership of objectives and resultsFull understanding of Lab OTD, basic lens styles, material, coating, etc.Working knowledge of pre-surface, surfacing, coating and finish departmentsExcellent communication skills (Verbal / Written)Strong working knowledge of Quality Systems/ProcessesProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to troubleshoot and resolve issuesAbility to organize and effectively manage resourcesStrong initiative and follow-up skillsAbility to partner and work closely with fellow employeesCustomer service mindsetFlexible availability (Expeditor starts 1 hour before Lab Scheduled shifts.)Reliable, honest, dependable and be able to follow directions either written or verbalBe able perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.Must be able to regularly list 10 pounds.Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment. Have the ability to focus for long periods of timePatience to fully see the task through is a mustAbility to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise mannerProfessional demeanorThe hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00.The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Christina ChoingZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).