The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.
We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.
We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team as a Production Planning CSM Expediter in our Aerospace Division. This is an ideal role for someone who has a minimum of 2 years experience in a machine shop production scheduling environment, is familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle, and who has experience with Excel and strong math skills.
Purpose:
The Production Planning CSM Expediter is responsible for ensuring that customer supplied material (CSM) and documentation are ready to support a stable, constraint-aware production schedule. This role drives flow by prioritizing and coordinating internal work-center priorities to ensure goods are manufactured efficiently and on time. They are a key link between customers, production, quality, and suppliers to prevent shortages, resolve delays, and maintain AS9100-compliant traceability.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as point of contact for assigned aerospace customers regarding delivery requests, schedules, and material status.
- Release, print, and distribute manufacturing work orders, drawings, and related documentation.
- Order hardware and consumables from customers to replenish kanban system.
- Maintain customer delivery portals/excel spreadsheets. Provide accurate and timely updates.
- Develop reporting tools to streamline customer inquiries and internal visibility.
- Track jobs through manufacturing to ensure on-time completion.
- Partners with supervisors to prioritize work based on customer demand, expedite needs, hot requirements, and constraints.
- Identify delays, shortages, and manufacturing bottlenecks. Work with cross functional groups to resolve obstacles before they impact customer delivery. Escalate issues to supervisor.
- Support internal daily standup meetings with status updates, risks, and next actions.
- Maintain a daily “Top Issues” list with owners, due dates, and recovery plans.
- Create pack slips for outside processing (heat treat, finish) and track delivery commitments.
- Create pack slips for customer shipments.
- Contribute to lean initiatives and scheduling improvements.
And other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- College degree preferred. May substitute 2+ years of aerospace equivalent experience in expediting, planning, scheduling, or supply chain.
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to interpret bills-of-materials, routings, engineering drawings, and material certifications.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards and manufacturing best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, exception logic).
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization, communication, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication across customers, production, quality, and suppliers.
- Comfortable working in a high-mix, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Company benefits may include:
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12 Paid Holidays per year
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Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
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Medical, Dental, and vision plans
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Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
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Life Insurance
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403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Team Member Referral Bonus Program
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Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
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Focus on Upward Mobility
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Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
