Also called: Expeditor, Materials Planner, Production Planner, Production Scheduler
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.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Business
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
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