Are you a Production Expeditor ready to join a world-renowned aerospace and defence manufacturer? We are exclusively partnering with AUXITROL WESTON, a global leader in high-precision temperature, speed and pressure sensors, to find an Expeditor who will play a key role within their dynamic manufacturing team.
Expeditor Role Summary
Reporting to the Planning & SIOP Manager, the Production Expeditor & Analyst works closely with production planning and operations teams to support improved work order performance. The role focuses on progressing orders, strengthening cross-team communication, analysing operational data, and supporting accurate production planning.
This is a 6 Month, Fixed-Term Contract, working onsite in Farnborough, UK.
Expeditor Key Responsibilities
1. Coordinate with production teams to confirm accurate dates and deliverables based on planning outputs.
2. Report findings to the planning team to ensure production plans remain realistic and up to date.
3. Facilitate smooth flow of orders and materials across the business to ensure timely completion of operations.
4. Gather and validate production data, including relevant ERP parameter updates.
5. Analyse production performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
6. Ensure ERP/MRP systems are accurately maintained and fully utilised for effective planning and production.
7. Support the Planning Manager in developing and monitoring planning KPIs (e.g., OTIF, work orders, forecast accuracy, arrears, inventory turns).
8. Core Value Driver Alignment (3 P’s)
9. Value-Based Pricing
10. Profitable New Business
11. Productivity
Expeditor Qualifications, Skills & Experience
12. Proven experience in a similar expediting or production planning role.
13. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
14. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
15. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
16. Persistent, proactive, and tenacious approach to resolving issues.
17. Strong analytical and mathematical capability for data analysis and problem-solving.
18. Understanding of SIOP inputs and processes.
19. ERP/MRP system experience desirable.
20. Knowledge of key metrics used within a production environment.
Apply Today!
Apply today to be part of a global aerospace leader with manufacturing, R&D and repair operations across the UK, France, Mexico, the US and Singapore.
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