Material Expeditor/Planner

　　For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

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　　Schedule:

　　Full Time: 6:00am -- 2:30pm, Monday -- Friday

　　*Position Summary: *

　　The Expeditor/Planner is the first line of troubleshooting and problem solving for all materials flowing through manufacturing.  This position monitors schedules, due dates and shortages and coordinates solutions with other departments within LECO.

　　*Position Responsibilities: *

　　Coordinate and expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between depts. in accordance with production and shipping schedulesProvide daily support to the planning function and resolve problems as neededInvestigate the cause of critical material shortages and schedule delays and initiate action to ensure that work progresses on scheduleKeeps departments informed about completion dates, material changes or substitutions and schedules modificationsMaintains and communicates shortage lists for all phases of procurement and manufacturingAs required, conduct inventory analysis on assigned raw materials and parts and take necessary actions to reduce and/or eliminateWill assist Planner as neededSubstitute for others in Production Control as requiredProvides delivery information for standard sales orders and optical package sales ordersThis position stops shipments if in their determination the part is not fit for useDistribute electronic shortage reports to departmentsTo provide a promise date for standard sales orders and optical package sales ordersChange schedule dates if an order can ship earlier than estimated

　　*Position Requirements: *

　　Demonstrate general understanding of material flow in a manufacturing environment and bills of materialsIndependent thought, good judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projectsOpen-minded and team-oriented attitude is requiredSelf-motivated with little or no supervision -- good interpersonal skillsBasic proficiency in computer skills (ORACLE, Excel, etc.)Quality Training (minimum in-house LECO training)Work with minimum supervision; good work habits and attendance* *

　　*Education/Certifications: *

　　High School Diploma or equivalent* *

　　EOE M/F/VET/Disability