Manufacturing Expediter

Butech Bliss; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Salary increases every 6 months

Job summary

Butech Bliss in Salem, OH seeks a Manufacturing Expediter to coordinate and expedite the flow of materials across assembly, paint, shipping, and receiving to meet production schedules.

You will monitor work-in-process, identify bottlenecks, communicate priorities, and drive follow-up to keep jobs moving. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to collaborate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite movement of materials between departments.
• Own production priorities and parts pick lists; ensure sequencing aligns with requirements.
• Monitor work-in-process to identify delays, shortages, or schedule risks.
• Collaborate with material handlers and supervisors to verify part status.
• Provide status updates on availability, shortages, progress, and shipment readiness.
• Attend production meetings and prepare status reports and actions.
• Analyze delays and recommend throughput improvements.

Skills

BOMs reading

Organizational skills

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Inventory management software

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 Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and expediting the 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, identifying shortages and bottlenecks, communicating priorities, and driving timely follow-up to keep jobs moving through the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and expedite the 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 is accurate, visible, and aligned with customer and production requirements.
• Monitor work-in-process and critical jobs to identify delays, 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.
• Assist in resolving bottlenecks impacting assembly completion, paint throughput, shipping readiness, and overall production flow.
• Communicate production 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 needs change.
• Provide accurate and timely status updates regarding part availability, critical shortages, production progress, and shipment readiness.
• Attend production, scheduling, and operations meetings and prepare accurate status 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.
• Assist with 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 with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to identify barriers and drive resolution through collaboration and persistence.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment 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 temperatures; 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]