Space Defense Expeditor: Production Flow & Scheduling

Karman Space & Defense; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Expeditor to keep production on track. You will coordinate priorities, resolve material and tooling constraints, and communicate status across production teams to meet delivery commitments.

Responsibilities include expediting delayed jobs, reporting progress in the ERP system, and supporting recovery plans for late orders. A high school diploma and ERP experience are required, forklift certification a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Moves parts through shop floor based on completed 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 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

ERP experience

Problem-solving

Coordination

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an Expeditor to keep production on track. You will coordinate priorities, resolve material and tooling constraints, and communicate status across production teams to meet delivery commitments.

Responsibilities include expediting delayed jobs, reporting progress in the ERP system, and supporting recovery plans for late orders. A high school diploma and ERP experience are required, forklift certification a plus.