Production Expeditor

Join our dynamic team as a Production Expeditor, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of production processes. You'll coordinate schedules, manage inventory, and facilitate communication between departments to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help drive our operational success.

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Job Responsibilities

- Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments according to production and shipping schedules.
- Review production schedules and work orders to determine materials requirements and priorities.
- Communicate with department supervisors and production staff to ensure on-time delivery of products and materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and work with purchasing to facilitate timely procurement of necessary materials.
- Resolve production delays by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the process.
- Prepare and maintain detailed production and inventory reports for management review.
- Collaborate with quality control and production teams to address and rectify any production issues.
- Ensure all materials and products comply with company quality standards and specifications.
- Coordinate with logistics and shipping departments to ensure timely dispatch of finished products.
- Assist in the development and implementation of production process improvements and optimization strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of production schedules, material usage, and inventory levels.
- Facilitate effective communication between production, purchasing, and logistics

- High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or certification in supply chain management or related field is a plus
- Proven experience as a production expeditor, production planner, or similar role
- Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain management principles
- Proficiency in using ERP systems and production tracking software
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment
- Flexibility to work overtime or on shifts, if required

- Required: Compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. Person status (ITAR defines "U.S. Person" as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.)

Physical Requirements:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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