Expeditor / Production Planner – Manufacturing (Bilingual Required)

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing is seeking an experienced Expeditor / Production Planner for a manufacturing environment in East Houston. The role focuses on coordinating outsourced machining work, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will work with Machining Operations to monitor schedules, maintain records, and prevent delays, using ERP and Excel for tracking and reporting. This is a hands-on, on-site position requiring strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of office experience, preferably in manufacturing, purchasing, expediting, or production control environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish – REQUIRED; professional communication in both languages.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP system – REQUIRED; QAD experience is a strong plus.
• Experience coordinating with outside vendors, tracking purchase orders, and managing delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of outsourced machining work orders from release through receipt of finished parts.
• Coordinate with outside machining vendors on production schedules, order status, pickup arrangements, and deadlines.
• Assign work orders to vendors and maintain accurate routing information.
• Proactively follow up with vendors to identify delays and prevent missed deadlines.
• Maintain detailed records of open orders, vendor commitments, delivery dates, and order status.
• Communicate delays and scheduling changes to internal departments and management.
• Monitor vendor delivery performance and coordinate quality concerns, rework, and returns.
• Enter and track manufacturing work orders in an ERP system.
• Create and process purchase orders for outsourced machining services.
• Verify purchasing information, costs, and supporting documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Production planning

Expediting

Vendor logistics

Purchasing

ERP systems

QAD ERP

MS Excel

Outlook

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

QAD ERP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Expeditor / Production Planner – Manufacturing (Bilingual Required)

Location: Houston, TX 77015 – East Houston
Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Starting at 7:00 AM (Earlier start times may be required)
Overtime: Potential overtime available
Work Location: On-site | Manufacturing / Machine Shop Environment

About the Opportunity

Connect Staffing Solutions is recruiting an experienced, highly organized Expeditor / Production Planner for an established industrial manufacturing company in East Houston.

Our client operates in the industrial forging, precision machining, and metal manufacturing industry, supporting demanding production requirements and working with outside machining vendors to ensure materials and finished components are delivered accurately and on schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong background in production planning, manufacturing expediting, vendor coordination, purchasing, and ERP systems who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Machining Operations team and play a critical role in coordinating outsourced machining orders, managing vendor relationships, monitoring production schedules, and preventing delivery delays.

This is NOT a general warehouse or administrative position. We are seeking candidates with relevant manufacturing, production planning, and vendor logistics experience.

Key Responsibilities

Production Expediting & Vendor Coordination

• Manage a high volume of outsourced machining work orders from initial release through receipt of finished parts.
• Coordinate with outside machining vendors regarding production schedules, order status, pickup arrangements, and delivery deadlines.
• Assign work orders to appropriate vendors and maintain accurate routing information.
• Proactively follow up with vendors to identify production delays and prevent missed deadlines.
• Maintain detailed records of open orders, vendor commitments, delivery dates, and order status.
• Communicate production delays and scheduling changes to internal departments and management.
• Monitor vendor delivery performance and coordinate quality concerns, rework, and returns.

ERP Systems & Purchasing

• Enter, update, and track manufacturing work orders using an ERP system.
• Update vendor routing, subcontract costs, and production transactions.
• Create and process purchase orders for outsourced machining services.
• Verify purchasing information, costs, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory, production, and order-tracking records.
• Use Microsoft Excel and Outlook for reporting, tracking, vendor communication, and daily coordination.

Experience with QAD ERP is highly preferred. Hands-on experience with another manufacturing ERP system is required.

Production Planning & Logistics Support

• Assist with machine shop production planning and scheduling as needed.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving teams to prepare outgoing materials and track incoming finished components.
• Verify shipment details, including pallet quantities, weights, and routing documentation.
• Support material availability, work order creation, and inventory reconciliation.
• Communicate with Production Control, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Operations teams to maintain efficient production flow.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered:

• Fluent in English and Spanish – REQUIRED. Must communicate professionally in both languages.
• Strong experience in production planning, manufacturing expediting, vendor logistics, or related manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP system – REQUIRED. QAD experience is a strong plus.
• Experience coordinating with outside vendors, tracking purchase orders, and managing delivery schedules.
• Understanding of manufacturing work orders, production schedules, purchasing processes, and inventory movement.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple orders, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Minimum 2 years of office experience, preferably in a manufacturing, purchasing, expediting, or production control environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Production Planning / Production Control
• Manufacturing Expediting
• Outsourced Machining Coordination
• Vendor Management / Vendor Logistics
• Purchasing / Purchase Order Processing
• QAD ERP or other manufacturing ERP systems
• Machine Shop Operations
• Manufacturing Scheduling
• Inventory Control and Material Coordination
• Reading machining drawings, routing sheets, or manufacturing documentation

Work Environment & Schedule

• Position is based inside an active manufacturing machine shop.
• Standard schedule begins at 7:00 AM, with the possibility of earlier start times to align with operations.
• Overtime may be required based on production demands.
• One-hour lunch period is standard; alternative lunch arrangements may be approved.
• Jeans are appropriate for the manufacturing environment.
• Steel-toe footwear is recommended.
• Metatarsal protection is required; loaner metatarsal guards will be provided.
• Must be comfortable working in an industrial setting and moving between office and production areas.
• May require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to work with an established industrial manufacturing operation where your production planning, ERP, and vendor coordination skills will have a direct impact on daily operations and on-time delivery performance.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized, accurate, and confident communicating with vendors and production teams.

If you have experience keeping manufacturing orders moving, coordinating outside vendors, and maintaining accurate production records, we encourage you to apply.