Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
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.
Also known as
Expeditor, Inventory Control Specialist, Material Requirements Planner (MRP), Materials Coordinator, Materials Planner, Production Assistant, Production Clerk, Production Controller, Production Planner, Production SchedulerSkills
Coordinating: The ability to organize time, people, and resources to achieve a common goal.
Problem-Solving: The ability to define a problem, determine the cause, evaluate alternatives, and implement a solution.
Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate information to make informed decisions.
Time Management: The ability to estimate and assess the time required to complete a task and manage progress.
Active Listening: The ability to concentrate on and respond to verbal/nonverbal communication to comprehend a speaker’s message.
Local Wage Data
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$35,030
$50,630
$79,260
$16.84
$24.34
$38.1
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