Production Expediter

C.H. Thompson is currently seeking a Production Expeditor to join our dynamic team and support our production operations. As a Production Expeditor, you will be integral in ensuring the flow of work and materials across all departments in effort to maximize throughput & efficiencies in production and to achieve on time delivery goals. Additionally, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work directly with our Leadership Team, with a clear path for career advancement and professional growth. This position will report to the Director of Operations.

About Us :

C.H. Thompson is a premier one-stop-shop for all of your finishing needs. Our continuous focus on improving quality and increasing productivity has made CH Thompson Finishing a leader in the industry.

We offer several services including anodizing, painting, powder coating, intricate masking and silk screening, allowing us to provide multiple finishes on individual parts. We service a multitude of industries including; aerospace, agricultural, automotive, computer, electronics, household, industrial, medical and military. Our customer base ranges from small privately owned machine shops to top Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and BAE Systems.

We are also proud to be ISO 9001 : 2015, AS9100D and NADCAP certified!

Position Overview

• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
• Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Help to keep employees on task and promote increased throughput by assisting with racking, prepping, inspecting, material handling, and by gathering proper paperwork and materials needed
• Daily communications with Operations Manager, Customer Service, Quality, and floor personnel to minimize delays in orders or, relay necessary updates regarding customer changes / delays.
• Continuously develop front-line leadership to ensure standards for safety, quality, equipment, and associate performance are maintained while meeting expectations set for production output.
• Interview, hire & train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise employee performance, address performance issues, create an open-door environment to address employee concerns and resolve opportunities for improvement.
• Develop business relationships and be a strategic part of the plant leadership team.
• Provide leadership and direction to motivate successful completion of goals and objectives through clear expectations, direction and coaching for the workforce.
• Help maintain a clean work environment and organize storage rooms.
• Resolve paperwork issues - communicate with engineering and the quality team on changes needed or missing documentation.
• Oversee and manage specific customer projects, as assigned.
• Ensure staff is following company policies - report any breach to Operations Manager and / or Human Resources
• Assist Operations Manager with tasks as assigned.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.

Qualifications :

Skills & Competencies :

Must be able to multitask while maintaining detail and accuracy .

Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information and / or ideas professionally across all levels of the organization.

Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Strong math and computer skills, ability to use specialized testing tools and machinery.

Ability to stand for extended periods and read technical documents and blueprints.

Education Requirements

Total Compensation Package :

$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Paid Holidays

C.H. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.