Materials Expeditor: Keep Production Moving

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a reliable Expeditor to support production by ensuring timely availability and movement of materials, parts, and supplies throughout the manufacturing process in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and possess strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to prevent production delays and keep jobs moving.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, materials, warehouse, purchasing, or related environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs.
• Strong 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.

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

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independence

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a reliable Expeditor to support production by ensuring timely availability and movement of materials, parts, and supplies throughout the manufacturing process in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and possess strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to prevent production delays and keep jobs moving.