Temporary - Production Coordinator/Expeditor

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Job Description

EBAD seeks a highly motivated individual for the Production Administrator/Expeditor, reporting directly to the Production Manager, Energetics. This position is located in Moorpark, CA.

Responsibilities:

The Production Administrator/Expeditor contributes to the successful build and delivery of product to both internal and external customers. The Production Administrator/Expeditor is responsible for coordinating and/or performing tasks associated with operations execution starting with Product assembly line preparation through shipment. The Administrator/Expeditor oversees and coordinates all inventory movement associated with modified-standard and repeat production product manufacture within the production department.

Principal duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Prepares assembly line with required paperwork and materials to produce product.
• Verifies all paperwork and materials are properly labeled and meet revision requirements.
• Performs line audits and reviews all documentation to ensure Good documentation practices (GDP) are being followed.
• Coordinates line clearance activities and ensures proper disposition of Inventory balances.
• Reviews, scans, and uploads completed shop floor paperwork for accurate record keeping with ERP system.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.
• Reviews allocated inventory on planned shop orders in ERP for production of product. Ensures consumption is accurate for all materials.
• Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.
• Issues all shop floor point of use materials and reports production in ERP.
• Management of product packaging and shipping; coordinates with planner to acquire packing slip and performs logistical liaison functions.
• Maintains production floor inventory Kanban levels based on strategic stocking plans.
• Interfaces with other functions to effectively and efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.
• Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement efforts and Kaizen activities.
• Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change. Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.
• Trains other departments on inventory best practices and cycle counting.
• Contributes to the implementation of a sustained 5S program on the shop floor.

Requirements:

• 2+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning
• Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes
• Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP, Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation
• Ability to motivate people, particularly in supply chain and materials management environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred Compensation: Salary Range: $57,000 - $77,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.