PRODUCTION CONTROL EXPEDITER II

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM is seeking a PRODUCTION CONTROL EXPEDITER II in Tulsa, OK, to support inventory control and expediting activities within the Interiors and Structures division. The role focuses on maintaining parts availability, tracking status, and ensuring alignment with production schedules.

The candidate should have experience with SAP, MRP systems, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Collaboration with planning, purchasing, and production teams is essential to meet delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED mandatory; 2-year/Associate degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of supply chain experience or training.
• Strong proficiency with SAP and ERP/MRP systems; ability to read plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Expedite parts and manage inventory status and control.
• Attend production and scheduling meetings to align workload and delivery targets.
• Maintain data and notes in the system for repair orders and material issues.
• Coordinate release of work through job orders and ensure proper paperwork.
• Identify shortages and communicate with stakeholders to minimize impact on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement projects within Supply Chain.

Skills

SAP

MS Excel

MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Engineering drawings

Education

High School or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

MS-Office Suite

Job description

Position Details

• Req ID: req2345
• Job Title: PRODUCTION CONTROL EXPEDITER II
• Division: Interiors and Structures
• Shift: First Shift

Job Summary

Applies intermediate knowledge of inventory control processes, and advanced knowledge of the kitting process as prioritized by the production schedule.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Plans and accomplishes a complete range of assignments and tasks that are varied and moderately complex, pertaining to expediting of parts, status and control of inventory, equipment, material, tools and services.
• Attend production / Scheduling meetings to discuss workload, highlight material issues, coordinate and prioritize respective workloads to ensure customer delivery dates and business targets are met.
• Perform data maintenance and maintain notes/dates in the system regarding status and issues associated with the repair of units. Perform PC Open, PC Close transactions and ensure all materials have been issued to the orders and all operations have been confirmed prior to Technically Completing Service Order.
• Coordinate with production supervision to release planning, labor and materials into work through job order stock control and order release management, the printing and release of order paperwork as per the schedule. Liaise with scheduling to notify when schedule adjustments are required based on manufacturing/repair inputs.
• On manufacturing orders, ensure that all part tags are completed accurately and shelf life information is captured as required, and Goods Receipt the Production Orders to stock in accordance with production schedules and commitments.
• Produce shortage reports and review with leads and product managers to determine the effect of material shortages on the production schedule.
• Communicate Outside Process (OSP) shortages and critical material requirements with MRP Controller, Scheduling, Purchasing, Section Leads, and Product Managers.
• Track critical shortages and update / communicate critical shortage reports to provide priority to receiving and warehouse.
• Identify, communicate Quality Notification delays.
• Modify demand allocations for specific jobs as required.
• Work with Engineering as needs arise to identify the need to modify the standard bills of materials.
• Amend usage decisions/ errors in inspection lots and warehouse returns.
• Initiate new part set ups, as required, for items not previously procured.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory in warehouse or non-warehouse managed locations and cycle count activity.
• Assist operations in problem solving issues as they pertain to labor and materials:
• Review pick list, TR dates and stock requirements/allocations to ensure material issues from stores are completed in a timely manner according to job priorities and material availability, liaising with the warehouse staff and manager.
• Control and processing of structural component swaps/RERE process and ensuring system transaction and documentation traceability.
• Confirming or un-confirming relevant operations to lead to the correct closure of repair and reattachment orders and the final job closure. Work with production to ensure labor and material is properly consumed and charged on jobs.
• Identify opportunities to consume existing (slow moving) stock.
• Participate on or lead Supply Chain or cross-functional project/process improvement/Kaizan teams.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirements
  • Minimum: High School or GED.
  • Preferred: 2 Year / Associate Degree.
• Experience Requirements
  • 2-4 year(s) Supply chain experience and/or training.
• Skills and Competencies
  • Extremely proficient in utilizing SAP, executes tasks with limited guidance, extremely comfortable speaking with leadership both internal and external, advanced user of standard software packages, read and interpret planning, drawings and process specifications, able to kit complex assemblies and possess thorough understand of MRP functionality and scheduling.
  • Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of division and company-wide specialized software applications, such as MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of MRP/ERP system.
  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings, engineering process specifications and planning documents.
  • Communicates effectively in written, verbal and electronic forms with internal and external personnel.
  • Manufacturing/Repair Process Knowledge- Knowledge of materials/components, production/repair processes and shop flow.
  • Understanding of upstream and downstream business processes.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand – Frequency

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
• Talk and hear - Frequent
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
• Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
• Stand - Frequent
• Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight – Frequency

50 pounds - Occasional

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision

• Management applies general direction to the results expected and review of completed work for soundness and accuracy.
• Goals and high level action items are provided and Stakeholder executes reaching out to leadership when significant roadblocks are encountered.
• Limited oversight required along with weekly coordination.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.