Expediter Technician

Stark Aerospace
Stark Aerospace

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