Production Expeditor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Expeditor ensures the continuous and efficient flow of materials, components, and work-in-progress through all stages of the manufacturing process. This role monitors production schedules, identifies bottlenecks, resolves delays, and coordinates cross-functional communication to ensure customer orders and production commitments are met on time.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION

•    Position Type: Non-Exempt
•    Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Production Workflow & Scheduling
•    Track daily production schedules and ensure jobs are launched, processed, and completed according to priority and deadlines
•    Monitor the progress of work orders and communicate status updates to supervisors, planners, and customer service representatives
•    Identify delays, shortages, or quality issues that may impact schedule adherence and escalate as needed
•    Work with Scheduling to adjust schedules when priorities shift

Material Coordination
•    Verify that all materials, tools, and components required for production jobs are available at the point of use
•    Locate, expedite, or coordinate the delivery of missing materials from inventory, purchasing, or upstream departments
•    Communicate material shortages and collaborate with purchasing and warehousing teams to resolve issues

Communication & Coordination
•    Act as a liaison between production, planning, quality, purchasing, and logistics teams
•    Provide timely updates on work order status, constraints, and progress toward daily production goals
•    Support customer service by providing real-time information on order availability and estimated completion times

Documentation & Reporting
•    Maintain accurate records of work order statuses, material movement, and production delays
•    Prepare daily or weekly reports on schedule adherence, bottlenecks, and expediting activities
•    Ensure all material movement and job tracking are correctly recorded in the ERP system (IQMS)

Process Support
•    Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce delays, and streamline production processes.
•    Assist with inventory cycle counts and reconciliation of discrepancies when materials are missing or unaccounted for.
•    Support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, and visual workplace systems.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 the essential functions.
•    Ability to walk the production floor frequently and stand for extended periods
•    Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs (depending on job requirements)
•    Occasional bending, reaching, and material handling
•    Primarily manufacturing floor and warehouse environment
•    Require use of PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection

APPLICABLE METRICS

•    Adhere to the Demgy Pacific attendance point system
•    Adhere to the Demgy Pacific job variance to standard metric
•    Adhere to the Demgy Pacific Safety protocols

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
  
•    Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct      
•    Follow safety policies
•    Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program
•    Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments
•    Maintain accurate documentation as required, following Demgy Pacific’s document and record control procedures as applicable to the position
•    Keep work area clean and organized  
•    Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
•    Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    2+ years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, production control, or expediting
•    Familiarity with IQMS ERP software 
•    Strong communication and teamwork skills
•    Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and material lists
•    Solid problem‑solving and organizational abilities
•    Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflow

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Experience in high‑volume or fast‑paced manufacturing environments
•    Background in lean/continuous improvement (5S, kaizen, etc.)
•    Ability to interpret blueprints, BOMs, or production routing documents