Production Expeditor
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The Production Expeditor coordinates and expedites material flow across departments to ensure timely customer shipments. This role focuses on resolving bottlenecks, maintaining on-time delivery, and supporting production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the Ship Date Request (SDR) system, ensuring cross-functional accountability for timely responses
- Analyze daily urgent requests to proactively mitigate potential production delays or material constraints
- Optimize the flow of materials and information to accelerate lead times and order fulfillment
- Partner with Sales to develop strategic alternatives and recovery plans during material shortages
- Conduct daily floor audits to monitor critical job progress, resolve bottlenecks, and re-align department priorities with customer milestones
- Monitor and escalate at-risk procurement items in collaboration with Material Planners to prevent schedule slips
- Liaise with Quality Assurance and Shipping to streamline inspections and guarantee on-time delivery
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring operational bottlenecks and implementing process enhancements
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing production support role (expediting, production control, material coordination, or shop floor scheduling)
- Experience in a precision metalworking or industrial manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and reporting
- Ability to read and interpret basic production routers, drawings, and schedules
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or technical certificate in manufacturing/operations preferred.
- 2-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing production support role (expediting, production control, material coordination, or shop floor scheduling).
Skills
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Benefits
About Bosch Home Comfort USA
Bosch Rexroth, including HydraForce, is a leading provider of drive and control technologies, offering comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves and system solutions globally.