Material Expeditor/Planner

LECO; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LECO in Saint Joseph, Michigan is looking for an Expeditor/Planner to support manufacturing by coordinating the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies. This role is vital in ensuring production and shipping schedules are met.

Responsibilities include communicating shortages, resolving departmental issues, and maintaining completion dates. A high school diploma and good interpersonal skills are required. Join a family-owned company with over 90 years of leadership in laboratory instruments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate general understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment and bills of materials.
• Open-minded and team-oriented attitude is required.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills (ORACLE, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies.
• Proactively communicate shortages to Order Management team.
• Resolve issues reported by assigned departments.

Skills

Material flow understanding

Problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency (ORACLE, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family‑owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long‑term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Summary

The Expeditor/Planner supports manufacturing operations by helping coordinate the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments to meet production and shipping schedules. This role proactively identifies and resolves material shortages, schedule delays, and departmental issues to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
• Proactively communicate shortages to Order Management team and provide availability updates
• Resolve issues reported by assigned departments
• Investigate the cause of critical material shortages and schedule delays and initiate action to ensure that work progresses on schedule
• Keep departments informed about completion dates, material changes or substitutions and schedule modifications
• Maintain and communicate shortage lists for assigned departments
• Distribute electronic shortage reports to departments
• Substitute for others in Production Control as required

Position Requirements

• Demonstrate general understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment and bills of materials
• Independent thought, good judgment, problem‑solving skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Open‑minded and team‑oriented attitude is required
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency in computer skills (ORACLE, Excel, etc.)
• Quality Training (minimum in‑house LECO training)
• Works independently while demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and reliable attendance

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EOE M/F/VET/Disability