Expeditor

TekWissen ®; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking an experienced Production Planner/Expeditor for its Aerospace client in West Hartford, CT. This onsite, full-time role focuses on reviewing schedules and inventories to determine material types and quantities needed to meet production goals.

The Expeditor will coordinate with purchasing, suppliers, receiving, and production to expedite material flow, communicate status, and escalate shortages when necessary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience expediting background in a manufacturing environment.
• Associates’ Degree or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Must be experienced using MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas, according to predetermined production schedules and order priorities.
• Read production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Record, maintain and conduct transactions related to inventory.
• Coordinate with associates to expedite transfer of materials from stock area to production areas.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associates’ Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

Job Title: : Production Planner/ Expeditor- Aerospace

Location: West Hartford, CT 06110

Duration : Full Time

Work Type: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.00- $34.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Client Engine Control Systems is looking to fill an Expeditor position in the Planning Group.
• The Expeditor will review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials to meet production needs.
• Expedite movement of material and parts between purchasing, suppliers, receiving, and production areas.
• Communicate with necessary parties to inform them of material status and expedite rush of overdue materials.
• Provide materials status at production meetings.
• Escalate potential shortages to management.
• Reconcile discrepancies with material received, such as quantity errors and damages.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain material and parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas, according to predetermined production schedules and order priorities.
• Read production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Record, maintain and conduct transactions related to inventory.
• Compile and maintain records, such as material inventory records and production records, manually or using computer.
• Coordinate with associates to expedite transfer of materials from stock area to production areas.
• May verify materials received, part numbers, and check for discrepancies, such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• May compare work ticket specifications to material used at work stations to verify appropriate assignment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience expediting background in a manufacturing environment.
• Associates’ Degree or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Must be experienced using MS Excel.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

• This position is significantly on the floor, walking or standing for long periods of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and diverse levels of personnel.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.