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Traffic and Production Specialist

Summary

Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments according to production schedule.  Administers the scheduling, input/output control, set up and running of production jobs.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

  • Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
  • Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or material requirements and priorities.
  • Arrange for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
  • Confer with departments and personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
  • Clarifies, diagnoses, reports and provides resolutions to resolve internal and external technical problems.
  • Ensures cooperation among staff in handling production issues and requirements.
  • Ensures inventory is adequate and maintained.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility.

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