Expediter Technician
Columbus, MS, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2026
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor production schedules and ensure work orders are progressing according to plan
- Expedite materials, components, tools, and documentation required for manufacturing operations.
- Track shortages, bottlenecks, and late deliveries and coordinate corrective actions.
- Communicate priorities to manufacturing teams to support customer delivery requirements.
- Review ERP/MRP system reports to identify jobs at risk of missing schedule commitmens.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers to expedite incoming materials and services.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure inspections are completed on schedule.
- Facilitate movement of parts between departments, work centers, and outside processing vendors.
- Participate in daily production meetings and provide status updates on critical jobs.
- Monitor inventory availability and assist in resolving material discrepancies.
- Prepare and distribute production tracking reports and delivery status updates.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve manufacturing flow and delivery performance.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and company procedures.
- Escalate production issues to management when delivery commitments are at risk.
Experience
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of production processes, inventory control, and material flow.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic understanding of inventory control processes.
- Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Sense of urgency
- Customer Focus
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to dust and machinery.
Work environment
- Manufacturing and warehouse setting
- May require overtime, weekend work, or shift work based on production demands.
- Personal Protective Equipment required in designated areas.
Abilities