Material Expeditor Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of material expeditors to execute and adjust daily priorities based on real-time production needs.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, and engineering to identify and resolve material shortages before they impact schedules.
• Monitor WIP locations and ensure timely material movement between receiving, kitting, production, and shipping.
• Ensure ERP/MRP transactions (issues, transfers, and tracking) are accurate and timely.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks before they affect production, implementing proactive solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in expediting processes, material flow, and communication between teams.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to promote accountability, teamwork, and proactive engagement.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to achieve weekly and monthly production goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production control, materials, or shop floor expediting.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of material flow, WIP management, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a team-first mindset.
• Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.