Production Planning Expediter Aerospace

Description

he Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.

We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.

We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team in Seattle, WA as a Production Planning Expediter.  The ideal candidate should have scheduling experience within the machining and aerospace industry, a high attention to detail, excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to work well in stressful situations.  Purchasing experience a plus.

Purpose:

To expedite work for production and track it through the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

• Process all jobs including scheduling and maintaining documentations.
• Maintain customer specific delivery portals.
• Point of contact for miscellaneous aerospace customers for delivery requests and schedules.
• Utilize ERP system as well as independent systems to help monitor and expedite parts in support of customer deliveries.
• Open and print customer shop work orders, print drawings, and any related documentation.
• Process, check-in, and verify customer furnished raw material. Notify customer of any discrepancies.
• Order any supplies, raw material, hardware, or tooling required to manufacture parts.
• Understand how to create packing slips to ship parts to outside process e.g. heat treat and finish or directly to customers.
• Develop reporting and analysis tools to help streamline the customer inquiry process.
• Creates purchase orders and manages delivery schedules for outshop heat treat, finish and machining suppliers.
• Creates purchase orders for raw material and hardware to support miscellaneous aerospace customers.
• Work closely with production leads, supervisors and managers to prioritize work.
• Work closely with purchasing department to resolve any material shortages.
• Maintain a team philosophy in all areas of planning, coordination and problem solving. Work closely with individuals in production, engineering, planning, quality assurance and purchasing to achieve production goals.
• Assist other company expeditors in processing all new job orders, which includes scheduling the job and maintaining all related documentation.
• Assist other company expeditors in processing checking in, and verifying material. Notify expeditor of any discrepancies.
• Performs duties in conformance to company BMS and AS9100/ISO standards and procedures.
• Ensures the adherence to production safety and health standards, policies and procedures.
• Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• College degree preferred. Can substitute minimum 2 years experience in a machine shop production scheduling environment for the college degree.
• Effective problem solving abilities.
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills required.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel. Numbers orientated.
• ERP System experience preferred, Oracle experience a plus.
• Ability to navigate websites.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

Company benefits may include:

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
• Focus on Upward Mobility
• Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Salary : $22 - $33