Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are seeking a Material Expeditor for our location in Southeast Houston! Four 10s schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm Position Summary The Material Expeditor position is assigned a series of commodities and/or services for which they are responsible for assuring that the requirements for these items are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for expediting shortages and ensuring all required items are completed to support assembly operations. Interfaces with Engineering, Scheduling, Purchasing, Shop, and Manufacturing groups. Essential Responsibilities • Document and track current status of all shortages for jobs on the production line. • Work closely with Purchasing, Shop and Manufacturing personnel to ensure timely delivery of shortage items. • Ensure accurate scheduling requirements are maintained within Oracle throughout the production process. • Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Hold for Disposition (HFD) and lost part requests in a timely and efficient manner. • Process job closing procedures in a timely fashion ensuring all discrete jobs are closed and all material is issued. • Collect and maintain data for the generation of Production Control Metrics. • Attend weekly production meetings. • Follow all safety rules on shop floor. Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or General Education Diploma. • Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing / assembly environment. Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements • Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports and customer order shortage report. • Knowledge in running queries on the Oracle database and proficient with excel. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Strong analytical skills. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good organization skills • Must be responsible and dependable. • Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. Working & Environmental Conditions Working Conditions • Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities. • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection at times, safety harnesses/ fall protection equipment as required). • Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders continuously and / or scissor lifts while performing overhead work. • Working at heights usually no higher than 10 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment. Physical Requirements • Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders • Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction • Continuous standing and walking • Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently. • Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs. • Frequent use of hand tools and power tools More Information This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.