Materials Expeditor

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

OSI Optoelectronics is seeking a Materials Expeditor to coordinate and expeditethe flow of materials, parts and WIP, while adjusting production schedules to maximize on-time delivery in an optoelectronics manufacturing environment.

The role liaises between production and operations, tracking material availability, shortages, schedule risks and priority changes to support timely replenishment and schedule execution. Strong communication and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; degree may substitute.
• Experience in expediting, production control, or materials coordination.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and basic office software.
• Ability to read and interpret production docs and travelers.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to align with production priorities and line needs.
• Liaise between production floor and operations to communicate needs and risks.
• Track material availability, progress, shortages, and completion status.
• Review constraints with planning and purchasing for timely replenishment.
• Facilitate material flow between stockroom, receiving, and production to minimize downtime.
• Ensure materials issued to production are accurate and documented.
• Support staging and prioritization for scheduled and urgent builds.
• Maintain timely records of shortages and status updates.
• Uphold company values and ethics; report quality problems promptly.
• Duties may be modified to meet business needs.

Skills

Expediting

Production control

Materials coordination

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Reading specs & docs

Effective communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of optoelectronics our OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) division is a diversified manufacturer of standard and custom photodiodes and optical sensors for used in aerospace, defense, commercial and medical applications.

We are one of the largest global manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, delivering engineering design support and manufacturing capabilities that include products for use in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others. We utilize our world-class manufacturing facilities in the U.S., India and Malaysia to continue to put forth excellent engineering solutions aligned with efficient manufacturing to meet high-volume production requirements.

OSI Optoelectronics is seeking a Materials Expeditor to join the team. This individual will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials, parts, and work-in-process while setting and adjusting production schedules to maximize shipping output and revenue while maintaining on-time delivery in an optoelectronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, components, kits, subassemblies, and finished or partially finished product to and from the production floor in alignment with production planner priorities and line requirements.
• Act as a liaison between the production floor and operations by communicating material needs, shortages, schedule risks, and priority changes.
• Maintain the production status of scheduled assemblies by tracking material availability, work order progress, shortages, and completion status.
• Review material constraints, shortages, and open issues with Production Planning and Purchasing to support timely replenishment and schedule execution.
• Facilitate the timely flow of materials between stockroom, receiving, inspection, production, and other departments to minimize downtime and support schedule attainment.
• Ensure materials issued to production are accurate and properly documented, support staging and prioritization for scheduled and urgent builds, and maintain timely, accurate records of shortages, status updates, and related tracking activities.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience in expediting, production control, materials coordination, or related field desired.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite desired.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and automated scheduling programs desired.
• Ability to read and understand specification documents, work orders, assembly travelers, and related production documentation desired.
• Must be able to calculate simple math including Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments required.
• Ability to use electronic scale for weight counting, reel counter, hand truck, material carts, and pallet jack, are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Non telecommuting position; must have a physical presence in the production area on a daily and ongoing basis.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the business language (English).

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $23.00 to $24.00 hourly

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.