Manufacturing Scheduler & Expeditor (ERP/MRP)

Sterling St James LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC is seeking an Expeditor to support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring jobs, materials, and documentation move efficiently through the facility. This role collaborates with Production, Materials, Quality and Shipping to keep orders on schedule, expedite priority work, and provide warehouse support as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, scheduling, or operations support.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing work orders and production documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules and expedite jobs to meet delivery commitments.
• Track work orders through manufacturing operations and identify delays.
• Coordinate with supervisors to prioritize hot jobs and expedites.
• Stage and move materials to support production flow.
• Update ERP with work order status, completions, and inventory transactions.
• Verify materials, routers, and travelers accompany each job.
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to Operations and Customer Service.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist Receiving, Shipping, and Warehouse during peak periods.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Reading production orders

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Forklift operation (cert/help)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sterling St James LLC is seeking an Expeditor to support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring jobs, materials, and documentation move efficiently through the facility. This role collaborates with Production, Materials, Quality and Shipping to keep orders on schedule, expedite priority work, and provide warehouse support as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.