Materials Expeditor - Fast-Paced Panel Manufacturing

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, life, AD

Employer-paid medical premium for solo

401(k) contributions matched 100% up 4

Educational reimbursement and paid-vol

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Parts Expeditor to support production by ensuring timely availability and movement of materials across the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will identify shortages, track outstanding items, and prevent delays by coordinating with Production, Purchasing, and Materials teams in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong organization, proactive communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, materials, or related environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify problems and proactively seek solutions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or production management systems.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, part numbers, and basic production documentation.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production requirements and identify parts, materials, and components needed to keep jobs moving.
• Track material shortages and communicate potential production delays to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials teams to obtain outstanding parts and materials.
• Follow up on purchase orders, backordered items, and delayed materials.
• Expedite the delivery of critical parts and materials when necessary.
• Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to identify immediate material needs.
• Deliver or coordinate the movement of parts and materials to the appropriate work areas.
• Verify that received materials and components are properly identified and delivered to the correct department or job.
• Assist with locating missing, misplaced, or delayed parts.
• Maintain accurate records of material shortages, expected delivery dates, and outstanding items.
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or critical material concerns.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining staging areas to ensure materials are readily accessible.
• Review work orders, bills of materials, drawings, and production documentation to identify required components.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving personnel regarding incoming and outgoing materials.
• Communicate changes in production priorities and material requirements to affected departments.
• Identify recurring material shortages or process issues and communicate them to department leadership.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between production requirements, inventory records, and available materials.
• Prioritize urgent requests based on production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer skills

Read BOMs

Independent with leadership

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management systems

Forklift

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Parts Expeditor to support production by ensuring timely availability and movement of materials across the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will identify shortages, track outstanding items, and prevent delays by coordinating with Production, Purchasing, and Materials teams in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong organization, proactive communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests while maintaining