Expeditor

Panelmatic; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, termLife

AD&D, STD, LTD

100% medical premium paid by Panelm at

80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee‑pay

401(k) contributions matched 100% up 4

Scholarships, educational reimbursemen

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment with long‑

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a reliable Expeditor to ensure timely movement of materials and parts across production.

You will work with Production, Purchasing, Materials, and Warehouse to identify shortages, track outstanding items, and prevent delays. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, materials, warehouse, purchasing, or related environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify problems and proactively seek solutions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or production management systems.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, part numbers, and basic production documentation.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production requirements and identify parts, materials, and components needed to keep jobs moving
• Track material shortages and communicate potential production delays to appropriate personnel
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials teams to obtain outstanding parts and materials
• Follow up on purchase orders, backordered items, and delayed materials
• Expedite the delivery of critical parts and materials when necessary
• Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to identify immediate material needs
• Deliver or coordinate the movement of parts and materials to the appropriate work areas
• Verify that received materials and components are properly identified and delivered to the correct department or job
• Assist with locating missing, misplaced, or delayed parts
• Maintain accurate records of material shortages, expected delivery dates, and outstanding items
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or critical material concerns
• Assist with organizing and maintaining staging areas to ensure materials are readily accessible
• Review work orders, bills of materials, drawings, and production documentation to identify required components
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving personnel regarding incoming and outgoing materials
• Communicate changes in production priorities and material requirements to affected departments
• Identify recurring material shortages or process issues and communicate them to department leadership
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between production requirements, inventory records, and available materials
• Prioritize urgent requests based on production schedules and customer deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, materials, warehouse, purchasing, or a related environment preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify problems and proactively seek solutions
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or production management systems
• Ability to read and understand work orders, part numbers, and basic production documentation
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other departments
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a reliable and organized Expeditor to support production by ensuring the timely availability and movement of materials, parts, components, and supplies throughout the manufacturing process. The Parts Expeditor will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Materials, Warehouse, and other departments to identify shortages, track outstanding materials, and prevent production delays.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly identify and resolve material-related issues.

Job Duties:

• Monitor production requirements and identify parts, materials, and components needed to keep jobs moving

• Track material shortages and communicate potential production delays to appropriate personnel

• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials teams to obtain outstanding parts and materials

• Follow up on purchase orders, backordered items, and delayed materials

• Expedite the delivery of critical parts and materials when necessary

• Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to identify immediate material needs

• Deliver or coordinate the movement of parts and materials to the appropriate work areas

• Verify that received materials and components are properly identified and delivered to the correct department or job

• Assist with locating missing, misplaced, or delayed parts

• Maintain accurate records of material shortages, expected delivery dates, and outstanding items

• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or critical material concerns

• Assist with organizing and maintaining staging areas to ensure materials are readily accessible

• Review work orders, bills of materials, drawings, and production documentation to identify required components

• Coordinate with Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving personnel regarding incoming and outgoing materials

• Communicate changes in production priorities and material requirements to affected departments

• Identify recurring material shortages or process issues and communicate them to department leadership

• Assist with resolving discrepancies between production requirements, inventory records, and available materials

• Prioritize urgent requests based on production schedules and customer deadlines

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, materials, warehouse, purchasing, or a related environment preferred

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to identify problems and proactively seek solutions

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or production management systems

• Ability to read and understand work orders, part numbers, and basic production documentation

• Ability to work effectively with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other departments

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a custom manufacturing or fabrication environment

• Experience with inventory management or ERP/MRP systems

• Previous experience expediting parts, materials, or purchase orders

• Familiarity with electrical control panels, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, or industrial manufacturing

• Experience working with bills of materials (BOMs), work orders, or production schedules

• Forklift experience or certification is a plus

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid byPanelmaticfor employee-only coverage.

• 80%Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage.

• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%.

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development

• PTO and paid holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years