Production Flow & Expediting Specialist

Keystone Distinction Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Expeditor to support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring jobs, materials, and documentation move efficiently throughout the facility. This role collaborates with Production, Materials, Quality, and Shipping to keep orders on schedule, expedite priority work, and provide warehouse support as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced precision environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations support.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system is preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing work orders and production documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules and expedite jobs to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Track work orders through each manufacturing operation and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate with supervisors to prioritize hot jobs and customer expedites.
• Stage and move materials between departments to support production flow.
• Update ERP system with work order status, completions, and inventory transactions.
• Verify materials, routers, and travelers accompany each job.
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to Operations and Customer Service.
• Assist Receiving, Shipping, and Warehouse during peak periods.
• Release and manage production work orders within the ERP system.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency and workflow.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Provide administrative support for production planning activities as required

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reading production documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Epicor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Expeditor to support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring jobs, materials, and documentation move efficiently throughout the facility. This role collaborates with Production, Materials, Quality, and Shipping to keep orders on schedule, expedite priority work, and provide warehouse support as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced precision environment.