WCL · 2 days ago
Production Expeditor
TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$43/hr - $50/hrWCL Group is supporting a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology focused on producing cleaner, more reliable power. The Production Expeditor will oversee the site follow-up of building manufacturing and assembly, ensuring timely delivery of materials and tracking progress on various tasks.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Confirm that required material is on order and will be delivered on time
Track daily progress:
+ Manpower- How many and is it meeting the planned requirement to meet schedule
+ Hours - Track labor - How many and how many shifts
+ Tasks completed – Updated weekly
+ What are the daily challenges – list
Punch lists – Consolidating and following up corrections and corrective measures
Attend scheduled/emergent Project calls
Review daily work plan and confirm accomplishments
Schedule/lead 2-3 week look ahead calls with Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers
Conduct regular site visits to sub-suppliers’ manufacturing facilities to assess production progress and compliance with progress reports, if required
Ensuring that the 2-3 week lookahead also includes the Witness and Hold points and working with the office QA to send the NOIs (notice of inspections) within the 10 workdays
Review 3 week look ahead weekly and anticipate:
Production capacity
Equipment deliveries
Manpower availability
Review planned work and identified % completion
Identify planned work for the coming weeks
Ensure weekly report is available at the end of every week, provide feedback and provide weekly report back to Project and Procurement team
Report on the condition of the welding equipment
Ensure equipment are certified: Cranes, welding equipment…. Etc
Ensure their work is performed safely. If not address and raise concerns, stop work…
Coordinate with other site QA teams ensuring supply to the project drawings is respected
Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies and ideas to mitigate risks of delays
Propose solutions and improvements to optimize the manufacturing process and enhance supplier performance
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related field) OR equivalent technical experience, with a strong understanding of design documents, shop drawings, and specifications
Metal Building Installation Experience, including prefabricated structures, steel framing, and cladding
Prior work experience in quality assurance/inspection within pre-engineered buildings or similar structures
Knowledge of welding, bolting, paneling, and structural alignment for prefab buildings
Familiarity with welding codes, industry standards, and local building regulations
Strong knowledge of QC/QA procedures, including material inspections and workmanship verification
Proficiency in using measuring tools, laser levels, and survey instruments for alignment checks
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing scheduling and planning tools, including Primavera P6 or similar platforms
Preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate information in a manner that is easily understood
Strong negotiation skills to effectively influence internal and external suppliers
Ability to address conflict directly and constructively
Knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/specifications, project schedules, and quality documentation
Proven experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or similar role
Strong quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly interpret data and make decisions
Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time
Ability to solve complex problems with limited information
Demonstrated sense of urgency and a bias for action
Proactivity
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities
Benefits
Benefits offered
Company
WCL
WCL provides consulting such as portfolio prioritization, readiness assessment, and training for private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Founded in 2002
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase