Expediter Production Dept

Fabuwood; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Production Expediter to help keep orders moving on schedule. The role tracks progress, coordinates with teams, and follows up on materials to prevent delays.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, stays organized, and takes initiative to resolve problems, supporting a smooth production flow across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in production coordination, expediting, or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple orders.
• Clear communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to identify problems, set priorities, and adapt to changes.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and production tracking systems.
• Detail-oriented with record-keeping accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production orders and track progress against scheduled completion dates.
• Work with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and Shipping to resolve delays or shortages.
• Follow up on materials and components to keep orders moving.
• Communicate with suppliers about material availability and delivery dates.
• Update production schedules and communicate changes to teams.
• Identify bottlenecks early and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain records of order status, materials, inventory, and issues.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to prioritize urgent orders and support an efficient workflow.
• Provide timely status updates and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Production coordination

Expediting

Inventory management

Purchasing

Manufacturing experience

Clear communication

Multitasking

Tools

Spreadsheets

Production tracking systems

Job description

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Expediter Production Dept

Headquarters, Newark, NJ, US

Location: Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp. | Newark, NJ

Schedule: M-Th 7:30am-4:30pm, F 7:30am-12:00pm

Position Overview

Fabuwood is seeking an organized and proactive Production Expediter to help keep production orders moving on schedule. This role tracks order progress, coordinates with teams across the company, and follows up on materials or issues that could delay production. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, stays on top of details, and takes initiative to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Monitor production orders and track progress against scheduled completion dates.

Work with Production, Purchasing, Inventory, and Shipping to identify and resolve delays or material shortages.

Follow up on materials and components needed to keep orders moving.

Communicate with suppliers and vendors about material availability and delivery dates.

Update production schedules and communicate changes to the appropriate teams.

Identify potential bottlenecks early and help coordinate solutions.

Maintain accurate records of order status, materials, inventory, and outstanding issues.

Work closely with production supervisors to prioritize urgent orders and support an efficient workflow.

Provide timely status updates to stakeholders and escalat issues when needed.

Qualifications

Experience in production coordination, expediting, inventory, purchasing, or a related manufacturing role preferred.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines.

Clear communication and consistent follow-through across departments.

Ability to identify problems, set priorities, and respond quickly when plans change.

Comfort using spreadsheets and production or inventory tracking systems.

Attention to detail when updating schedules and maintaining records.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with production teams.