We have an outstanding Contract position for aMechanical Production Expediting Managerto join a leading Company located in the Laurel, MDsurrounding area. Pay Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 **US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.** We are seeking a Mechanical Production Expediting Manager to join the Space Exploration Sector (SES) Build and Production Management (BPM) Section to plan, design, and coordinate the movement of parts, materials, and subassemblies throughout the company to ensure schedule adherence for SES Programs. Mechanical Production Expediting Managers are expected to optimize component workflow, set priorities, and adjudicate competing needs (independently where appropriate) to provide timely information, solve problems, and be impactful on programs/projects. Job Responsibilities: + Seek resolution to all barriers for completion by need date at the individual assembly work order level. + Escalate resource conflicts, gaps in process and bottlenecks. + Work in conjunction with Engineering, Production Planning, Kitting, REDD Manufacturing and other groups across the sector to coordinate efforts and provide visibility to ensure effective prioritization and on-time completion. + Work with Engineering to design, test, and implement the work setup and flow for high-volume mechanical components from receipt from manufacturing through final processing and final integration onto the spacecraft, including contingency operations for rework and reinstallation. + Offer creative solutions using existing skillset and be empowered to make independent decisions to optimize the work flow and keep execution on track. + Interpret technical drawings, component-level piece part specifications, technical fabrication requirements, and the relationship between materials, the requirements, and the order of integration necessary to achieve the schedule. + Provide internal customers with service through communication , coordination and status from design to delivery. + Be the point person for BPM in SES Program status meetings, providing insight into all parts, materials and assembly status across the Lab. + Communicate estimates-to-complete for all program supplies by leading/facilitating collaborative meetings. + Maintain status tools with real-time information. + Work with the BPM Manager to partner in optimizing the tools, information flow, processes, etc. to drive continuous improvement for overall production facilitation. Basic Hiring Criteria: + A Bachelor's Degree in production management, manufacturing, engineering, or a relevant field OR 3- 5 years equivalent experience in the areas of technical production facilitation and manufacturing. + Experience in supporting manufacturing efforts through the entire process (design to delivery). + Experience with collaboration across sectors and departments + Strong social and organizational abilities, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to interact optimally with all staff levels and with a professional demeanor. + Demonstrated professional-level experience in coordinating or contributing to dynamic projects with numerous concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment. + High degree of urgency, responsiveness, bias for action, and follow-through. + Ability to work independently to initiate and complete tasks with general direction and feedback. + Demonstrated proficiency in the use of ERP systems to track parts and assemblies through various process steps. + Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while providing outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and customer service. + Highly proficient in the use of business and office applications software programs, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desired Qualifications: + Have four or more years of experience in supporting manufacturing efforts. + Current or previous APICS Certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP). + Experience with Infor Visual ERP. Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. 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