Expeditor Supervisor
Saronic Technologies
People & HR, Operations
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 12, 2026
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Job Overview
The Expeditor Supervisor will oversee day-to-day expediting and production control activities across the manufacturing floor. This role is responsible for ensuring work flows efficiently through production by actively prioritizing jobs, identifying and root-causing production blockers, and driving timely resolution of material, engineering, and execution constraints.
This role provides floor-level leadership for the expediting function and serves as the primary interface between production, engineering, and supply chain. The Expeditor Supervisor is expected to use data analytics, MRP systems, and real-time floor visibility to maintain schedule adherence, ensure efficient material movement, and reduce execution risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and mentor a team of expeditors and production control personnel
- Establish clear expectations around prioritization, escalation, and communication
- Train and develop team members in expediting and production control best practices
- Evaluate performance, set standards, and conduct regular feedback and assessments
- Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
- Expediting & Production Control Oversight
- Own daily production priorities and expediting execution across manufacturing areas
- Utilize MRP and production control systems to ensure accurate material visibility, readiness, and movement
- Coordinate expediting activities to resolve material shortages, kitting gaps, and readiness issues
- Balance competing priorities using data-driven decision making to maintain flow and meet delivery timelines
- Partner with Production Supervisors to align floor execution with production priorities
- Ensure handoffs between production areas are planned, tracked, and executed
- Operational Execution & Root Cause Analysis
- Track WIP, constraints, and schedule adherence across production stages
- Identify bottlenecks, aging WIP, material shortages, and at-risk builds
- Root cause production blockers related to material availability, engineering holds, capacity, or process gaps
- Drive issue resolution through coordination with engineering, supply chain, and production leadership
- Provide clear, concise daily status updates on production health, risks, and mitigation actions
- Maintain execution discipline during changing priorities or disruptions
- KPI & Performance Management
- Own and maintain KPIs for expediting and production control effectiveness
- Leverage data analytics to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
- Track and report on metrics such as:
- Schedule adherence
- WIP aging
- Expedite effectiveness
- Material readiness and shortages
- Engineering hold time
- Use data to support prioritization decisions and improve execution outcomes
- Identify systemic issues impacting throughput, material flow, and delivery performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production Supervisors to ensure alignment between plan and execution
- Partner with engineering teams to understand and mitigate production impacts of changes
- Coordinate with supply chain to align material availability with production needs
- Support leadership in resource planning to meet weekly and monthly delivery objectives
- Provide feedback on process, flow, and execution challenges
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, expediting, production control, or supply chain execution
- Prior experience leading or supervising expediting, production control, or operations teams
- Strong experience using MRP systems to manage material flow, priorities, and readiness
- Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to drive decisions and identify root causes of execution issues
- Strong understanding of manufacturing flow, constraints, and execution tradeoffs
- Experience working closely with engineering and supply chain teams
- Proven ability to prioritize under pressure and manage competing demands
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing and walking within the office.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.