Expediter Technician

Stark Aerospace Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace Inc. is seeking a production logistics specialist to monitor schedules, expedite materials, adjust plans as needed, and track shortages on the shop floor.

You will coordinate with Purchasing, QA, and manufacturing teams to keep deliveries on time, review ERP/MRP reports, and communicate priorities to maintain customer commitments. The role also supports continuous improvement and requires teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reading and interpreting work orders, shipping documents and inventory records.

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 commitments.
• 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 and 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 to 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.

Skills

Inventory control

Reading documents

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data entry

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

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.