Production Control Expeditor

Production Control Expeditor

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do

The Production Control Expeditor role at Viasat is a position focused on coordinating and expediting the flow of work and material within the manufacturing department, and engineering labs. The position involves working closely with Production Planners to establish schedules, manage material processing, and ensure timely completion of production tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments to track progress and resolve production challenges.

The Day-To-Day

• Partner with Operations Program Managers, Production Planning, and Operations teams to support various space, defense, and development programs.
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end material flow across kitting, assembly, test, inspection, and closeout for next-gen hardware.
• Engage in daily communication with Production Planning to reevaluate priorities, and mitigate schedule risk across multiple programs.
• Report on work in process (WIP) status, rework/repair orders, and production obstacles.
• Audit kits for accuracy and completeness before delivering to manufacturing.
• Monitor floor stock and kanban signals for material readiness.

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of production control, planning experience, or manufacturing experience.
• Works collaboratively within a dynamic team environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
• Consistent record of personal accountability and driving tasks to completion.
• Ability to interact and communicate with internal customers from different departments.
• Ability to follow documented work instructions related to materials management/handling.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit, stand, and walk around for long periods of time.
• US Citizenship required.

What Will Help You On The Job

• Experience working with electronic products and ESD sensitive materials.
• Background in Solumina and Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Salary Range

$19.23 - $30.29 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $23.8 - $35.82/ hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.