What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expeditor position at Safran?
Job description
Job Summary:
The Expeditor is responsible for supporting Operations and performing detail work such as finding the status of individual parts and expediting them through the system for use immediate use in the production of aircraft interiors. This position reports to the Production Manager.
Summary of Duties:
1. 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.
a. Expedite part shortages to assigned work-center
b. Fulfill Manufacturing Order kit backorders
c. Manage all requests needed to support critical items through the Receiving process
2. Coordinate with all applicable department Supervisors, Team Leads and other focal-points to ensure on-time delivery of parts to assigned area
3. Accurately track part shortages, including estimated delivery dates, and/or Materials Review Board disposition status
4. Coordinate with all applicable parties to properly quarantine and document non-conforming and/or rejected product.
5. Regularly communicate part status information to area Managers and Leads
6. Participate in Gemba meetings and Supply Chain shortage meetings
7. Actively assist in the management of Manufacturing Orders that have been released to the Production Floor
a. Distribute Manufacturing Orders to the appropriate work-centers
b. Manage debits and credits to Manufacturing Orders kits list in local MRP system
c. Support the full closure for all Manufacturing Orders
8. Execute the pulling and issuance of parts in local MRP in support of job duties
9. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience: 0-3 years
Knowledge & Skills:
- Computer Skills: Familiar with Windows Operating System® and ability to utilize MRP system.
- Other Skills: Ability to read engineering blue prints and familiarity with manufacturing environment is strongly desired.
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
Specificity of the job
May require some travel.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
First experience
