Operations Expeditor

at Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc. in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Do you want to gain incredible experience with a growing company in an amazing industry? Do you know how often you use conveyor and power transmission belts?
Apply your skills in a company that helps bring packages to your doorstep, food to your table, keep you healthy on a treadmill, facilitate automation and so much more! Our organization is highly focused on customers, employees, entrepreneurship, agility and responsibility. Our values and continuous improvement culture build the foundation of strong and sustainable businesses appreciated by our employees and customers around the world.
For our Ammeraal Beltech and AMMEGA Operations team, we are currently looking for a
PRODUCTION EXPEDITOR
The Production Expeditor is responsible for Expedite orders to maintain a consistent flow or daily orders to shipping. In this role, you will be based in Skokie, IL.
A day in the life of an Operations Expeditor can look like
Expedite orders to maintain a consistent flow or daily orders to shipping
Reconciles and report in NAV impacted orders
Ensures that all orders are accounted and ships on the daily shipment list
Physically transports in-process orders from the workstation though the fabrication processes to Quality inspection
Provides order status updates during Daily management meetings for 1st and 2nd
Reports any safety incidents or hazards
Excels in cross functional communication interacts with planning, materials, quality, maintenance.
Knowledge of planning functions; work order planning, prints daily ship list.
Leadership skills -Takes ownership of the workflow process. Without direct supervision
Workmanship- has working knowledge of fabrication techniques.
Materials - Pick and ship orders and understands the buyout process.
Navision -Rescheduling of orders and customer service notes. Prints the daily open order report.
Materials management - Helps with cycle counts and reporting of inaccuracies or shortages in a timely manner. Assist in monitoring inventory Kanban cards and levels
Distributes to the shop employees accessories and supplies

We are looking for you to have
HS Diploma with 1 year of experience or Associates degree
Competencies
Analytical, able to work with databases and prepare reports.
Strong problem solving skills
Works well under pressure. Able to make sound decisions under pressure
Good time management skills
Able to handle multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Key Behaviors and Tenets of 80/20
Are accountable to others
Have the courage to challenge the status quo
Are honest with co-workers and customers
Able to be innovative problem solvers
Are engaged team members
Add value to the Company
Expects excellence of self and others
Overserves top customers
Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes
Physical Demands
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. Duties include data entry 80% of the time. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
What we offer you
The benefits of working at AMMEGA go beyond the daily work. You will join a world class team and have the opportunity to grow through internal advancement, on-the job training, educational support, and access to a global network.
Other benefits include
Paid training.
Team bonuses and learning incentives.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
401k with company match.
Tuition reimbursement for Undergraduate and Graduate education.
Paid time off.

AMMEGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

AMMEGA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.