Production Expeditor

A electronics manufacturer is seeking an Production Expeditor to join their team in

San Jose, CA Summary:

The Production Expeditor reports to the Director of Manufacturing and the Manufacturing manager. The Expeditor is responsible for driving the timely completion of work orders across all production stages. This role acts as the key liaison between the shop floor and support departments: including Planning, Materials, Quality, Debug, and Program Management to resolve bottlenecks, coordinate missing parts, and close gaps between the MES and ERP systems. The Expeditor focuses on the aging and clean-up of open work orders and ensures execution aligns with customer requirements and internal priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively walk the production floor to identify delayed or at-risk work orders; collaborate with leads and technicians to resolve issues in real time. Coordinate closely with Debug, Production, Materials, Quality, and Program Management teams to secure required parts, documentation, or resources. Work with Quality to ensure timely processing of scrap and MRB items that affect work order flow. Review and align data between MES and ERP systems to ensure accurate work order status and closure. Prioritize and escalate the completion of the oldest aging work orders and legacy WIP. Attend and contribute to daily production meetings, providing updates on critical WOs and risk items. Maintain a visible presence in all production areas and act as a communication bridge between departments. Take daily directions from the Director of Manufacturing and Production Manager to expedite orders based on customer commitments and internal objectives. Ensure physical work progress aligns with digital records and drive updates as necessary. Support planning and materials teams in locating missing parts and following up on open actions. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or operations coursework a plus. 2+ years in a production, materials, or EMS environment with direct exposure to work order management. Familiarity with MES and ERP systems (experience with PCMRP or equivalent preferred). Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Excellent verbal communication and cross-functional coordination abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data tracking. Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment. Key Competencies Results-driven with a focus on resolving aging WIP and WO bottlenecks Clear communicator with a calm but assertive approach Comfortable navigating the shop floor and interacting with multiple teams Able to follow instructions while balancing independent problem-solving Attention to detail and data integrity between systems For more than forty years, Richmar Associates has connected talented job seekers with Silicon Valley businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500. We specialize in the temporary and direct placement services business. Based in the Silicon Valley, Richmar offers staffing solutions that include temporary, temp-to-hire, payroll service, vendor management and direct placement services to clients in the High-Tech Industry. Richmar Associates is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, and in accordance with applicable laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or any other basis prohibited by law. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of your qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.

Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person