Production Expeditor - Space & Defense Ops

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Expeditor to keep production moving on the shop floor. The role coordinates priorities, resolves material and labor constraints, and communicates job status across production teams.

You will help maintain workflow, support recovery plans for delayed orders, and push work-in-process to meet delivery commitments. Must have a high school diploma and ERP experience; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Understanding of routings, travelers, and shop floor operations.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Ability to assist with process improvement.
• Ability to work directly with operators and supervisors.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Forklift certification; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Moves parts through the shop floor based on completed job operations.
• Expedites jobs delayed by material, labor, tooling, or quality issues.
• Coordinates production priorities with supervisors and planners.
• Reports completed operations promptly in the ERP system and ensures travelers are properly stamped.
• Communicates job status updates to the Production Control Planning Team.
• Supports recovery plans for late or high-priority orders.
• Assists with part staging, job sequencing, and re-prioritization.
• Identifies production bottlenecks and escalates issues that may impact delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Coordination

Reading & writing English

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Expeditor to keep production moving on the shop floor. The role coordinates priorities, resolves material and labor constraints, and communicates job status across production teams.

You will help maintain workflow, support recovery plans for delayed orders, and push work-in-process to meet delivery commitments. Must have a high school diploma and ERP experience; forklift certification is a plus.