Material Expeditor

PDS Tech, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Material Expeditor to act as the essential link between materials, production, and on-time delivery. You will monitor schedules, spot shortages early, and coordinate timely solutions to keep manufacturing on schedule.

In this second-shift role (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM), you will expedite, route, and dispatch materials, review production schedules, communicate supply concerns to teams, and maintain progress reports to support operational goals in

Qualifications

• Material coordination experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to analyze production schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail in records
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Expedite, route, and dispatch materials and parts according to production schedules and customer commitments
• Review master production schedules to identify actual and potential material shortages
• Communicate supply concerns and production risks to the appropriate teams and stakeholders
• Generate and maintain progress reports related to schedule status and production milestones
• Track and document completed orders and material movement activities
• Coordinate actions to expedite materials, including arranging repairs for damaged parts and facilitating in-house material transportation
• Monitor completion dates, material substitutions, shortages, and schedule modifications
• Collaborate with production, planning, inventory, and logistics teams to support operational goals
• Help minimize production delays through proactive problem-solving and effective communication

Skills

Material coordination

Expediting

Production support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keep Aviation Moving: Join the Team as a Material Expeditor

Be the Critical Link Between Materials, Production, and On-Time Delivery

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the aviation industry to hire a dedicated Material Expeditor in Clearwater, FL. If you're highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and enjoy solving problems before they impact production, this is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

Position: Material Expeditor
Location: Clearwater, FL
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
Shift: Second Shift | 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Your Impact

As a Material Expeditor, you'll be at the center of production operations, ensuring materials and parts are available when and where they're needed. Your ability to monitor schedules, identify shortages, and coordinate timely solutions will directly support manufacturing success and help deliver high-quality aviation products on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Expedite, route, and dispatch materials and parts according to production schedules and customer commitments
• Review master production schedules to identify actual and potential material shortages
• Communicate supply concerns and production risks to the appropriate teams and stakeholders
• Generate and maintain progress reports related to schedule status and production milestones
• Track and document completed orders and material movement activities
• Coordinate actions to expedite materials, including arranging repairs for damaged parts and facilitating in-house material transportation
• Monitor completion dates, material substitutions, shortages, and schedule modifications
• Collaborate with production, planning, inventory, and logistics teams to support operational goals
• Help minimize production delays through proactive problem-solving and effective communication

Required Qualifications

• Experience in material coordination, expediting, production support, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to analyze production schedules and identify potential bottlenecks or shortages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and reports
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or other manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, or supply chain processes
• Experience working with ERP or manufacturing systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments
• Proven ability to manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that drive innovation and excellence. When you join this team, you'll contribute to an industry that impacts people around the world while gaining valuable experience with a recognized leader in aviation manufacturing.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay at $24.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading aviation organization
• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and aerospace operations
• Opportunities to develop valuable supply chain and production management skills
• A culture focused on collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement
• The satisfaction of helping keep critical production operations on schedule

Pay Details: $24.00 per hour

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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