Materials Expeditor

We are Muncie Power

At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.

Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts—we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Department: Materials

Work environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse

Reports to: Materials Manager

Shift type: Monday–Friday (5-8s)

Workplace arrangement: On-site

Supervises: N/A

Salary Grade: 12

Job description summary:

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled materials expeditor. This position is tasked with assisting the materials manager with the daily activities in the materials department as well as coordinating and communicating daily expedited activities with those in other departments. Additionally, the materials expeditor will perform various clerical duties and functions in support of the materials department.

Essential duties & responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine follow-ups on shortages and communicate with appropriate personnel in the materials, production, and supply chain departments
• Perform follow-ups and expedite past-due orders
• Perform detailed analysis for future deliveries of raw materials to ensure they align with customer requirements
• Report the detailed analysis for future deliveries of raw materials in the materials meeting as required
• Issue material requisitions for requirements that fall outside of the established Kanban supermarket levels
• Work with the production team, shop floor planners, materials planner, and the PFEP coordinator to assist with the establishment of current and future production levels
• Coordinate supply chain-related activity to all departments to ensure information is shared clearly and accurately
• Support the materials department in maintaining materials ISO requirements
• Perform detailed analysis of inventory for future product lines and/or product lines that are going obsolete
• Perform detailed analysis to track inventory levels of all parts, casting, and forgings to prevent shortages
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Constantly strives to meet or exceed company goals

Experience & skills:

• Previous lead or supervisory experience is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Excel proficiency is a must
• Formally trained in the principles and methodology of Lean enterprise
• Experience in Kanban pull systems is preferred
• Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
• Able to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reduction

Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

Benefits:

Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.