Production Expeditor

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Production Expeditor to ensure materials, work orders, and assemblies move smoothly through the manufacturing process. You will coordinate across production, materials, and engineering to resolve shortages, clear bottlenecks, and maintain on-time delivery for customer orders in a fast-paced electronics environment.

The role requires organization, attention to detail, and effective communication with operators, leads, and managers, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, materials, or production control.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and work order tracking in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-reliability electronics manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedules and work order priorities; identify delays.
• Track and expedite materials, kits, and assemblies through SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly.
• Communicate with production leads, supervisors, and planners to resolve schedule issues.
• Coordinate with materials to locate, request, or substitute parts to prevent downtime.
• Provide daily status updates on critical work orders to supervisors and program managers.
• Escalate shortages or bottlenecks that threaten delivery commitments.
• Maintain WIP visibility by updating travelers, ERP systems, and status boards.
• Support engineering and NPI builds by ensuring materials and documentation are in place.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and quality policies while handling materials.
• Recommend improvements in material flow and scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

As a Production Expeditor at Rocket EMS, you will play a critical role in ensuring that materials, work orders, and assemblies move smoothly and on time through the manufacturing process. You’ll coordinate between production, materials, and engineering teams to resolve shortages, clear bottlenecks, and maintain on-time delivery for customer orders. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Review daily production schedules and work order priorities; identify potential delays or shortages.

Track and expedite materials, kits, and assemblies through SMT, through-hole, test, and final assembly areas.

Communicate with production leads, supervisors, and planners to resolve issues impacting schedule adherence.

Coordinate with the materials team to locate, request, or substitute parts as needed to prevent downtime.

Provide daily status updates to supervisors and program managers on critical work orders.

Escalate shortages, quality holds, or process bottlenecks that threaten delivery commitments.

Assist in maintaining accurate WIP visibility by updating travelers, ERP systems, and status boards.

Support engineering and NPI builds by ensuring required materials and documentation are in place.

Follow all ESD, safety, and quality policies while handling materials and assemblies.

Recommend and support continuous improvements in material flow and scheduling efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Additional coursework in supply chain, manufacturing, or business preferred.

Experience

1–2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, materials, or production control.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and work order tracking in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with operators, leads, engineers, and managers.

Basic knowledge of PCB assembly processes (SMT, through-hole, test, final assembly).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly identify schedule risks.

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities in high-reliability electronics manufacturing

Schedule

8-hour shift, Monday–Friday

Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay Range

$25 - $26 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization. Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.