Production Expeditor

Company: LGI Homes
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is currently seeking qualified and experienced electronics assembly and manufacturing personnel.

Vanguard EMS is the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) supplier of choice for leading-edge companies in the medical, aerospace, defense, industrial and communication segments in the Western U.S.

We are in a service business. Even with Vanguard's state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Vanguard EMS values employees creating an amazing culture, be part of the team that makes a difference! Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:
Up to 120 hours earned paid time off in the first year of employment
Increased paid time off with years of service milestones
Paid holidays
Profit sharing and more

Summary

Assure customer satisfaction is achieved through the on-time delivery of defect free product that meets all requirements and specifications by tracking, prioritizing and moving product and materials through production processes

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Meet with Program Management, Scheduling and Planning teams daily to update global production priorities.
Update Shop Floor Control (SFC) to reflect changes to global priorities.
Work with SFC to document progression of orders and manage priorities within the manufacturing cells.
Work with Engineers, Technicians and other SME's to craft solutions and remove barriers to continue building and moving boards and assemblies.
Negotiate with coordinators and managers to prioritize global requirements within their manufacturing cells.
Communicate potential delays and schedule misses immediately to initiate planning and communication with critical parties
Maintain excellent communications using e-mail, v-net or other written systems for documentation purposes.
Use Shop Floor Control, SMARTer, Fourth Shift and Agile as needed to accomplish critical product expedites.
Use Fourth Shift System to check on and follow-up on part shortages, due dates and order status.
Physically track and expedite manufacturing builds from one location to another as needed to meet customer needs.
Regularly communicates with: Program Management, Procurement, Master Schedulers, Customer Product Specialist, Manufacturing Managers, Leads, Coordinators, Engineers, Test Personnel, Shipping, Receiving, Stockroom and others.

Education And/Or Experience
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent (Required)
Technical or Engineering Certification or Degree (Preferred)

Requirements

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Required
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, databases and MRP systems.
Understands MRP principals.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a variety of internal customers.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Able to work in self-directed manner with minimal supervision.
Highly organized and able to stay focused and prioritize rapidly.
Demonstrated ability to understand the complexity of multi-level board manufacturing.
Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and work overtime when needed
Highly adaptable and able to learn quickly
Provide excellent customer service to internal customers and treat everyone at Vanguard, its vendors and customers with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in person, over the phone, in emails, internet or in writing in a positive and professional manner at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. . Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

MANUFACTURING WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(k)

Short & Long Term disability

3 weeks of PTO per year

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

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