Manufacturing Expediter

Butech Bliss Inc.; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid vacation

Salary increases every 6 months

Job summary

Butech Bliss Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Expediter to coordinate and accelerate material flow across assembly, paint, shipping, and receiving to meet schedules and deliveries. This role links departments, identifies bottlenecks, and drives timely follow-up to keep jobs moving through manufacturing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3–5 years of shop-floor experience, plus familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office. Local travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, production control, material handling, assembly, logistics, paint, shipping, or related shop-floor experience preferred.
• Experience working in an ERP, MRP, inventory control, or manufacturing system preferred.
• Experience in a custom manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies between production departments.
• Maintain ownership of production priorities and parts pick lists to ensure sequencing aligns with requirements.
• Monitor work-in-process to identify delays, shortages, or schedule risks.
• Collaborate with material handlers, supervisors, planners, and production personnel to resolve issues.
• Provide timely status updates on part availability, shortages, and production progress.
• Assist with inventory investigations, material tracking and production reporting as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel locally

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Manufacturing Expediter

Butech Bliss is a company that sets itself apart from its competitors by offering the most innovative design, manufacturing and service in our industry. This is accomplished by building and nurturing a workforce of exceptional employees. We recruit top talent by offering an exceptional employment package and fostering a supportive culture and pleasant working environment.

Summary: The Manufacturing Flow Coordinatoris responsible forcoordinating andexpeditingthe flow of materials, parts, and information throughout the assembly, paint, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure production schedules and customer delivery commitments are achieved. This position serves as a key link between departments by monitoring work-in-process,identifyingshortages and bottlenecks, communicating priorities, and drivingtimelyfollow-up to keep jobs moving through the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate andexpeditethe movement of materials, parts, and assemblies between assembly, paint, shipping, receiving, and other production departments.
• Maintain ownership of production priorities and parts pick lists to ensure sequencing isaccurate, visible, and aligned with customer and production requirements.
• Monitor work-in-process and critical jobs toidentifydelays, shortages, quality holds, missing components, or schedule risks.
• Work directly with material handlers, supervisors, department leads, planners, and production personnel to verify part status and resolve issues that could delay production or shipment.
• Follow up on open actions to ensure parts are picked, staged, moved, painted, assembled, inspected, and shipped according to schedule.
• Assistin resolving bottlenecksimpactingassembly completion, paint throughput, shipping readiness, and overall production flow.
• Communicateproduction constraints and priority changes in real time to Production Control and departmental leadership.
• Review production priorities throughout the shift and adjust expediting efforts as business needschange.
• Provideaccurateandtimelystatus updatesregardingpart availability, critical shortages, production progress, and shipment readiness.
• Attend production, scheduling, and operations meetings and prepareaccuratestatus reports, updates, action-item tracking, and supporting materials for discussion.
• Analyze recurring delays and recommend process improvements that improve throughput, reduce downtime, and increase schedule attainment.
• Maintain organized records, paperwork, and production information to minimize confusion, duplication, and rework.
• Assistwith inventory-related investigations, material tracking, and production reporting as assigned.
• Contribute to team success by performing other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Travel to customer, supplier, job site, and company locations as required.
• Operate a personal or company-owned vehicle for business purposes.
• Transport documents, equipment, parts, materials, or other business-related items as needed.
• Maintain authorization as a Company Driver in accordance with company policy.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing, production control, material handling, assembly,logistics, paint, shipping, or related shop-floor experience preferred.
• Experience working in an ERP, MRP, inventory control, or manufacturing system preferred.
• Experience in a custom manufacturing or heavy industrial environment preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret bills of material, pick lists, work orders, production schedules, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional follow-up skills witha strong senseof urgency and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability toidentifybarriers and drive resolution through collaboration and persistence.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently whilemaintainingalignment with production control priorities.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet and maintain Company Driver eligibility requirements and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must maintain required automobile insurance when operating a personal vehicle for company business.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally overnight as business needs require.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking throughout manufacturing facilities and between departments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and navigating industrial work areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to visually inspect materials, parts, paperwork, and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate effectively in manufacturing and office environments.
• Exposure to industrial noise, moving equipment, forklifts, and varying temeratures; required PPE must be worn as applicable.

Butech Bliss offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance at no cost to the employee, with a $3,500 deductible that is covered at 100% once met, as well as dental and vision coverage. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4%, generous paid vacation, and opportunities for salary increases every six months, along with many additional offerings.

At Butech Bliss, we foster an environment of continuous improvement and employee development, where individuals are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally, while also finding ways to enjoy the work along the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.