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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As an Expeditor you will work under daily supervision to assist with coordinating kitting processes at a business unit or cluster level; including planning, control and scheduling of Engine/Module Kit and components to meet Kitting Plan requirements as set out in the Estimate Creation process.  

Coordinates with all departments and suppliers to ensure that all component repairs, subcontracts, exchanges, and parts orders arrive to meet the Kit dates for each engine.  Ensures kitting equipment and procedures are effectively utilized and maintained ensuring the preparation and distribution of fully kitted engines.

What youll do:

• Develop, publish and maintain the master kitting schedule, balancing work-in-process, resources, and capacity in conjunction with Cell Leaders.  
• Implement corrective actions to schedules when dictated by changes in product delivery dates.
• Act as a liaison between production, engineering, purchasing, sales and customer service to control, and adjust if necessary, the kitting schedule.
• Advise management of the status of engine kits in progress, material availability and routine production problems to ensure that, equipment, and materials are provided as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date kit status sheets for the tracking of engine kits.
• Maintain kitting tracking board to ensure it accurately reflects current forecasts, job-flow and monthly throughput.
• Monitor pacing items and follows up and expedite directly with the vendor (external) or cell leader (internal) for all kit components.  Kit components include exchanges, subcontracts, backorders, internal repairs, and accessories.
• Establish methods to meet kitting schedules and coordinate activities with other departments and/or sub-contractors to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor work in process to ensure it conforms to instructions, contract specifications, production and quality standards.
• Coordinate the daily activities of kitting staff throughout various activities including preparation, assembly and distribution.  Provide instruction, information and prioritizes kitting work schedules.
• As required, scheduling customer work, managing bottlenecks, and controlling production factors to ensure balanced loads and appropriate utilization of available capacity.
• Ensure proper placement of routed and purchased components onto the engine kit trays.
• Generate kitting measures of performance and recommends operational improvements.
• Provide support and planning recommendations to production cell planners/leaders.
• Provide input to kitting planning policies and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and kitting areas are maintained and in safe condition by scheduling repair and maintenance services.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Liaison with clients, suppliers and vendors.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements: 

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, decision making, leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Thorough knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment.
• Completion of APICS program, or courses equivalent to this program, and eligible to become certified under CPIM.
• Several years of experience in production planning and control.
• Thorough knowledge of records management and documentation control.
• Thorough knowledge of company instructions, company processes, unit build standards, temporary overhaul data revisions and original equipment manufacturers manuals.
• Experience in administration/records management and/or a technical role associated with technical documentation.

Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to high school graduation and completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school.  The person requires an ability to understand, utilize and communicate specialized information in speech and written text. This specialized training is often formalized and recognized by a specific certificate, diploma or license.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is one to three years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals.  The incumbents education, training, and previous experience ensure work assignments are successfully carried out because he/she understands what is expected, as well as the best approach to take.

 What makes a good fit for StandardAero:

We love people who take pride in their work and being collaborative with their team. We work together and support each other. We’re very team oriented too and that is greatly valued. We also believe in getting the job done, whatever it takes and that’s a work-ethic that is often hard to describe. We love that too —it’s what makes us great partners and teammates to each other. We are respectful of each other and who we are, and welcome people from all walks of life and give everyone open access to learn and build skills. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we hope you apply and join us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard:

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are and experience our welcoming culture.

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.