Production Expeditor (1st Shift)

IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking a Production Control Specialist/Expeditor who is responsible for tracking and ensuring timely execution of priority or expedited orders. Assisting Manufacturing with expediting shop load (Work in Process).

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generates Planning Status reports
• Responsible for tracking work orders on the floor
• Release work orders to production floor per their due date, planned by Master Scheduler.
• Expedite manufacturing orders through the operations and remain up to date on their status.
• Review and report sub assembly’s status to meet top level manufacturing order status
• Monitor work Orders to ensure timely routing competition. Monitor production schedules to meet shipping dates driven by customer requirements.
• Coordinate production needs with Production Planner and scheduler
• Follows and audits the physical progress of materials or goods through manufacturing to ensure conformance to schedule. Update production reports / lists on a continuous, as well as as-needed basis.
• Reports major problems to supervisor for corrective action, and assists, when possible in initiating.
• Communicates and works with the respective department personnel to ensure critical orders are expedited through the required manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to daily Production Meetings and issue updates daily to attendees.
• Evaluate schedule dates, make changes as necessary and communicate changes to production and planning management.
• Work with production control and engineering teams to ensure timely job releases.
• Responsible for any additional duties and or responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Job Specifications: HS Diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred

Years Experience: 3 years in a similar work environment as a production expeditor or specialist

Skills:

• Working knowledge of ERP, GP (Great Plains) preferred or others
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English Language. Spanish is a plus.
• High level of attention to details and numerically oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, particularly Excel.
• Ability to be trained in usage of manufacturing applications
• Excellent responsiveness and customer focus
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)