Production Control Expeditor

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

The Production Control Expeditor role at Viasat is a position focused on coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within the manufacturing department and engineering labs. The position involves working closely with production planners to establish schedules, manage material processing, and ensure timely completion of production tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments to track progress and resolve production issues.

The day-to-day

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within the manufacturing department and engineering labs according to production schedules.

Work with Production Planning to determine factory schedules and establish work priorities.

Manage material that requires outside processing and coordinate with department leads to determine progress of work and completion dates.

Report on work in process status, rework / repair orders, and production problems.

Handle stock transfer requests and delivery to requestors.

Audit kits for accuracy and completeness before delivering to the labs.

Create ship requests for outside processing and customer deliverables.

Provide status updates for material shortages on the floor.

Conduct monthly chemical inventory control and life-limited material control.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

What you'll need

2+ years of production control, planning experience, or manufacturing experience.

Comprehension of materials management / handling.

Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Ability to interact with internal customers from different departments.

Accountable for responsibilities and deadlines.

Works collaboratively within a dynamic team environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities

Ability to lift 25 pounds and sit, stand, and walk around for long periods of time.

High School Diploma or GED.

US Citizenship required.

What will help you on the job

Experience working with high tech electronic products and ESD sensitive materials.

Understanding of MRP, planning principles, and related reporting tools.

Experience working with Solumina and Oracle ERP system.

Salary range

$18.75 - $31.25 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $24.52 - $37.02 / hourly

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at .

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.