Production Control Expeditor

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Production Control Expeditor to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Reno, NV.

Why This Role Matters
As a Production Control Expeditor, you play a key role in ensuring materials, schedules, and production activities stay aligned so customer commitments are met. Your work directly impacts production efficiency, inventory performance, and customer satisfaction by helping teams proactively address challenges and keep operations running smoothly.

What Success Looks Like in 6 Months
In your first six months, you will:
• Successfully support daily production schedules with minimal disruption.
• Build strong working relationships across Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Sales teams.
• Help improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and production performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate confidence using planning and ERP tools to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues before they impact customers.

About the Role
Reporting to the Production Control Manager, the Production Control Expeditor supports the execution of daily production schedules and helps ensure materials, resources, and processes are aligned to meet customer and business needs.
This role works closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate production activities, communicate priorities, and support inventory and delivery objectives. We are looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, collaborating across teams, and contributing to a positive and continuous improvement-focused environment.

What Will You Do?

Production Planning & Coordination
• Participate in daily production meetings to communicate priorities, challenges, and schedule updates.
• Support execution of daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to help achieve operational goals.
• Coordinate material staging and readiness for:
o Hot production orders
o Rework orders
o Product conversions
o Other special projects
• Communicate production risks, material shortages, or schedule concerns to management and key stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to:
o Production planning
o Inventory management
o Customer service
o Cost reduction efforts
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational performance.
• Support implementation of both short-term and long-term corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and other Operations teams.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Participate in cross-training activities to build knowledge across Production Control functions.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
Quality & Safety
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for others.
Additional Duties
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Education
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Experience
• Minimum 2 years of related experience within a supply chain function.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, or production coordination within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Experience using ERP systems for materials management and production planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of operational metrics such as:
o On-Time Delivery (OTD)
o Quality performance
o Resource allocation
o Routing effectiveness
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Salesforce.com.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and audit processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production scheduling, or inventory planning.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

What Will Help You Be Successful
Analytical Thinking
• Uses data and available information to make informed decisions.
• Identifies trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Problem Solving
• Investigates issues thoroughly and develops effective solutions.
• Works collaboratively to resolve challenges.
Communication
• Shares information clearly and effectively with different audiences.
• Builds productive relationships across teams.
Adaptability & Change Management
• Remains effective when priorities shift.
• Helps support process improvements and operational changes.
Quality Focus
• Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Continuously seeks ways to improve processes and results.
Sound Judgment
• Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions.
• Balances customer needs, production priorities, and business goals.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates in a dynamic manufacturing environment where priorities may change based on business needs. Team members may occasionally support activities outside their primary responsibilities.
The role may require:
• Standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 40 pounds.
• Working in a moderate-noise manufacturing environment.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

*This position is not designated as safety sensitive per NRS 613.132