Production Expeditor
Talascend is currently seeking a Production Expeditor for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.
Overview
The production expeditor will be responsible for site follow-up of building manufacturing and assembly, including various installations and supervision of electrical equipment installation and integrated commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Confirm that required material is on order and will be delivered on time.
- Track daily progress including manpower, hours, tasks completed, daily challenges, and punch lists.
- Attend scheduled/emergent project calls.
- Review daily work plan and confirm accomplishments.
- Schedule/lead 2-3 week look ahead calls with suppliers and sub-suppliers.
- Conduct regular site visits to sub-suppliers’ manufacturing facilities to assess production progress and compliance with progress reports.
- Ensure the 2-3 week lookahead includes witness and hold points and work with the office QA to send NOIs within the 10 workdays.
- Review 3 week look ahead weekly and anticipate production capacity, equipment deliveries, and manpower availability.
- Ensure weekly report is available at the end of every week and provide feedback to the project and procurement team.
- Report on the condition of the welding equipment and ensure equipment is certified.
- Ensure work is performed safely and address concerns as necessary.
- Coordinate with other site QA teams to ensure compliance with project drawings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies to mitigate risks of delays.
- Propose solutions and improvements to optimize the manufacturing process and enhance supplier performance.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
Requirements
- Metal building installation experience, including prefabricated structures, steel framing, and cladding.
- Prior work experience in quality assurance/inspection within pre-engineered buildings or similar structures.
- Knowledge of welding, bolting, paneling, and structural alignment for prefab buildings.
- Familiarity with welding codes, industry standards, and local building regulations.
- Strong knowledge of QC/QA procedures, including material inspections and workmanship verification.
- Proficiency in using measuring tools, laser levels, and survey instruments for alignment checks.
- Demonstrated expertise in utilizing scheduling and planning tools, including Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills to effectively influence internal and external suppliers.
- Ability to address conflict directly and constructively.
- Knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/specifications, project schedules, and quality documentation.
- Proven experience in supply chain, engineering, quality, manufacturing or similar role.
- Strong quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time.
- Ability to solve complex problems with limited information.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and a bias for action.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.