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Emerald Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an Expeditor to join its Saline, MI team! The Expeditor is responsible for supporting production schedules by proactively tracking, locating, and expediting materials, components, and printed circuit boards (PCBs) required for manufacturing operations. Working closely with Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Production, and external suppliers, this role helps ensure material availability and resolves shortages that could impact customer delivery commitments. The Manufacturing Expeditor serves as a key liaison between departments to maintain production flow and meet schedule requirements in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor production schedules and identify material shortages, missing components, and potential supply chain disruptions.
• Expedite the movement and availability of materials, electronic components, and circuit boards required to support manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Planning, Inventory, Production, and Receiving teams to locate and secure needed materials.
• Track open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist in locating misplaced or unallocated materials.
• Prioritize and communicate critical shortages that may impact production or customer deliveries.
• Support the Scheduling Manager in maintaining schedule adherence and minimizing production downtime.
• Monitor work orders and material availability within the ERP/MRP system.
• Assist in managing excess, obsolete, and reallocated inventory to support production needs.
• Coordinate material transfers between stock locations, warehouses, and production areas as needed.
• Generate and maintain reports related to shortages, material status, supplier performance, and schedule risks.
• Participate in daily production and scheduling meetings to provide material status updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits of the Job:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K and company matching with no vesting period
• PTO for rest and relaxation
• Gym reimbursement(through Anthem)
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
• Employee training and development
• Community service and philanthropic initiatives
• Employee appreciation and events
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral program
• Employee discounts

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degrees in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, materials management, planning, scheduling, procurement, or inventory control preferred.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience working with electronic components, PCBs, and material shortages is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.