description
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
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details
Currently Employed:
440
Projected Annual Job Openings:
50
Typical Hourly Wage:
$22.65 - $30.95
Typical Annual Salary:
$47,110 - $64,380
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
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Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
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Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
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Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
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Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
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Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
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Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
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Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
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Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
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Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Desktop computers
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Notebook computers
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Personal computers
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Scanners
Technology:
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Accounting software
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Analytical or scientific software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
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