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Location: Rockford, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A precision manufacturing company is seeking an Expeditor / Production Control Coordinator to keep jobs, materials, and documentation moving efficiently across the facility. This role works closely with Production, Materials, Quality, and Shipping teams to keep orders on schedule, expedite priority work, and provide warehouse support, making it essential to maintaining smooth, on-time operations in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Monitor production schedules and expedite jobs to meet customer delivery commitments
• Track work orders through each manufacturing operation and identify potential delays
• Coordinate with supervisors to prioritize hot jobs and customer expedites
• Stage and move materials between departments to support production flow
• Update the ERP system with work order status, completions, and inventory transactions
• Verify materials, routers, and travelers accompany each job
• Communicate schedule changes and production status to Operations and Customer Service
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Assist Receiving, Shipping, and Warehouse teams during peak periods
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment (or obtain certification)
• Maintain organized warehouse and production staging areas
• Coordinate daily production schedules based on customer demand and manufacturing priorities
• Release and manage production work orders within the ERP system
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling efficiency and workflow
• Maintain documentation in accordance with quality system requirements
• Provide administrative support for production planning activities as required
• Perform other production control and warehouse duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or operations support
• Ability to read manufacturing work orders and production documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on the production floor
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and cross-functional projects effectively
• Knowledge of inventory planning, supplier performance metrics, and strategic sourcing principles
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience using an ERP/MRP system
• Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of production planning and inventory control principles
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of Epicor
• Prior training and experience in Lean tools and techniques strongly desired
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

Why this role

This position offers the chance to play a central role in keeping production on schedule within a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment, working cross-functionally with Production, Materials, Quality, and Shipping teams.