Production Expeditor

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description


An expeditor facilitates the smooth and timely flow of materials, supplies, or orders within an organization, ensuring efficient operations and on-time delivery by coordinating with various teams and vendors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth production flow by ensuring that all required parts and support equipment are available to the production floor in alignment with the production plan.
• Expedite part shortages to assigned work-center
• Fulfill Manufacturing Order kit backorders
• Manage all requests needed to support critical items through the Receiving process

Position Requirements

• HS Diploma
• 3 years' experience working as a Material Handler/Expeditor with aerospace hardware in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good driving record
• Proficient working on a computer
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or protected individual

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing and/or material control environment
• Familiarity/Experience with Epicor
• Proactive mindset - Anticipates problems before they occur.
• Strong communication skills - Effectively communicates across teams and with external suppliers.
• Sense of urgency - Thrives in a deadline-driven environment and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
• Analytical thinker - Uses data and logic to drive decisions and solve problems.
• Team player - Collaborates well with others and builds strong working relationships.
• Adaptable - Stays calm and resourceful in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented - Ensures accuracy in tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Shift
First

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Long Beach

Category
Logistics

Req Number
LOG-25-00001

Position
Production Expeditor

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.