<span>Production Planning Expediter</span>

About the position

The Planning Expediter plays a crucial role in ensuring that all production departments at Pinch A Penny have the necessary products, materials, and supplies for efficient operations. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Expediter collaborates with various teams to manage inventory, track orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods, contributing to the overall success of the production process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production planner, supervisors, material support specialists, and warehouse management.
• Print pull sheets for each department's schedule and coordinate moves with warehouse support handlers.
• Verify pulls 24-hours in advance to ensure correct quantities of components for production.
• Track orders, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery of goods to production areas.
• Monitor in-process inventory quantities of packaging items, raw chemicals, and other materials.
• Confirm pulled material accuracy against pull sheets before releasing to production areas.
• Assist production planner with assigned tasks and manage non-conforming material.
• Safely operate reaches and walkies as needed.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy.
• Basic industrial math skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and AS400 (J.D. Edwards).
• Ability to communicate opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Empathy and compassion in delegating tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety and material handling standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.
• Employee Discounts.