Expeditor / Production Planner - Manufacturing (Bilingual Required)

Expeditor / Production Planner – Manufacturing (Bilingual Required)

Location:
Houston, TX 77015 – East Houston Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday | Starting at 7:00 AM (Earlier start times may be required) Overtime: Potential overtime available Work

Location:
On-site | Manufacturing / Machine Shop Environment About the Opportunity Connect Staffing Solutions is recruiting an experienced, highly organized Expeditor / Production Planner for an established industrial manufacturing company in East Houston. Our client operates in the industrial forging, precision machining, and metal manufacturing industry , supporting demanding production requirements and working with outside machining vendors to ensure materials and finished components are delivered accurately and on schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong background in production planning, manufacturing expediting, vendor coordination, purchasing, and ERP systems who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment. The successful candidate will work directly with the Machining Operations team and play a critical role in coordinating outsourced machining orders, managing vendor relationships, monitoring production schedules, and preventing delivery delays. This is NOT a general warehouse or administrative position. We are seeking candidates with relevant manufacturing, production planning, and vendor logistics experience.

Key Responsibilities
Production Expediting & Vendor Coordination Manage a high volume of outsourced machining work orders from initial release through receipt of finished parts. Coordinate with outside machining vendors regarding production schedules, order status, pickup arrangements, and delivery deadlines. Assign work orders to appropriate vendors and maintain accurate routing information. Proactively follow up with vendors to identify production delays and prevent missed deadlines. Maintain detailed records of open orders, vendor commitments, delivery dates, and order status. Communicate production delays and scheduling changes to internal departments and management. Monitor vendor delivery performance and coordinate quality concerns, rework, and returns. ERP Systems & Purchasing Enter, update, and track manufacturing work orders using an ERP system. Update vendor routing, subcontract costs, and production transactions. Create and process purchase orders for outsourced machining services. Verify purchasing information, costs, and supporting documentation for accuracy. Maintain accurate inventory, production, and order-tracking records. Use Microsoft Excel and Outlook for reporting, tracking, vendor communication, and daily coordination. Experience with QAD ERP is highly preferred. Hands-on experience with another manufacturing ERP system is required. Production Planning & Logistics Support Assist with machine shop production planning and scheduling as needed. Coordinate with shipping and receiving teams to prepare outgoing materials and track incoming finished components. Verify shipment details, including pallet quantities, weights, and routing documentation. Support material availability, work order creation, and inventory reconciliation. Communicate with Production Control, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and Operations teams to maintain efficient production flow. Maintain accurate production documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered: Fluent in English and Spanish – REQUIRED. Must communicate professionally in both languages. Strong experience in production planning, manufacturing expediting, vendor logistics, or related manufacturing operations. Hands-on experience using an ERP system – REQUIRED. QAD experience is a strong plus. Experience coordinating with outside vendors, tracking purchase orders, and managing delivery schedules. Understanding of manufacturing work orders, production schedules, purchasing processes, and inventory movement. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple orders, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Minimum 2 years of office experience, preferably in a manufacturing, purchasing, expediting, or production control environment. High school diploma or GED required. Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Production Planning / Production Control Manufacturing Expediting Outsourced Machining Coordination Vendor Management / Vendor Logistics Purchasing / Purchase Order Processing QAD ERP or other manufacturing ERP systems Machine Shop Operations Manufacturing Scheduling Inventory Control