Switchgear Expeditor: Fast-Paced Manufacturing & Growth

Panelmatic Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Term life

AD&D

STD

LTD

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment

100% employee medical premium paid

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston is seeking a reliable Expeditor to ensure timely movement of materials through the manufacturing process.

You will work with Production, Purchasing, Materials, and Warehouse to identify shortages and prevent delays. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to communicate clearly under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize urgent material requests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, materials, warehouse, purchasing, or related environment preferred.
• Must have strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and changing production needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify problems and proactively seek solutions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory or production management systems.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, part numbers, and basic production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other departments.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production requirements and identify parts, materials, and components needed to keep jobs moving.
• Track material shortages and communicate potential production delays to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Materials teams to obtain outstanding parts and materials.
• Follow up on purchase orders, backordered items, and delayed materials.
• Expedite the delivery of critical parts and materials when necessary.
• Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to identify immediate material needs.
• Deliver or coordinate the movement of parts and materials to the appropriate work areas.
• Verify that received materials and components are properly identified and delivered to the correct department or job.
• Assist with locating missing, misplaced, or delayed parts.
• Maintain accurate records of material shortages, expected delivery dates, and outstanding items.
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or critical material concerns.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining staging areas to ensure materials are readily accessible.
• Review work orders, bills of materials, drawings, and production documentation to identify required components.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving personnel regarding incoming and outgoing materials.
• Communicate changes in production priorities and material requirements to affected departments.
• Identify recurring material shortages or process issues and communicate them to department leadership.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies between production requirements, inventory records, and available materials.
• Prioritize urgent requests based on production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Strong organization

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Prioritize multiple requests

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Read BOMs and work orders

Cross-department collaboration

Independent worker

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston is seeking a reliable Expeditor to ensure timely movement of materials through the manufacturing process.

You will work with Production, Purchasing, Materials, and Warehouse to identify shortages and prevent delays. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to communicate clearly under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize urgent material requests.