Production Expeditor, Specialty

Fender; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking a Production Expeditor for Specialty Guitars to maximize efficiency across work centers and move finished goods through the operation. You will coordinate daily production data, maintain orders, and support cross-functional teams with process improvements.

The role requires 2 years of experience, proficiency with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and strong verbal/written communication.

Qualifications

• Requires basic high school degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience or training in production roles.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to handle large amounts of information without confusion.
• Knowledge of SAP and willingness to learn current tech needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Expedite projects on the production floor as needed.
• Maintain accurate production orders and distribute to workers.
• Prepare data for share-file entry from shop floor daily.
• Provide daily production info to shop-floor leads.
• Flag scrap/rework, tag issues and document findings.
• Transfer ship sheet data to share-file.
• Generate daily status on past due neck & body orders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturing processes.
• Assist with Processing Goods Movements with Errors review (Cogi).
• Use SAP to clear errors identified in Cogi Report.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

2 years experience

Mass data handling

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SAP

Job description

WithinFender Musical Instrument Corporation’s(“FMIC”) globalManufacturingteam, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards. Our mission isto support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression. We are currently searching for an exceptionalProduction Expeditorto join our team inCorona, CA.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

The Production Expeditor for Specialty Guitars will maximize efficiency at each work center by moving finished goods and rework throughout the different phases of the operation.

Essential Functions

• Expedite projects on the production floor where necessary.
• Maintain accurate production orders and distribute them to appropriate production workers.
• Prepare data for share-file entry by compiling/sorting daily production information from the shop floor departments.
• Provide daily production information to shop floor leads and partner up with leads to resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate daily scrap/rework for each department, red tag issues and document findings in the share-file database.
• Transfer ship sheet data to share-file.
• Generate a daily status report on all past due neck & body orders for the production departments.
• Establish partnerships cross-functionally to improve the manufacturing processes of Fender products.
• Assist with assessing Processing Goods Movements with Errors (Cogi) Report to find discrepancies that occurred during the production process.
• Use SAP system to clear errors found in the Cogi Report.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Must be able to take in mass amounts of information without becoming easily confused.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Must learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills so that effective is feedback is provided to Supervisor.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com . FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay rate for this position is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.