Manufacturing Expeditor

Expeditor

Location: Gloucester

Exciting Opportunity with a Leading Aerospace Client

We are recruiting for an experienced Expeditor on a contact basis to join a leading aerospace manufacturing programme. Working within the Scheduling team and reporting to the Scheduling Manager, the Expeditor will take ownership of critical parts and recovery-plan orders, ensuring they progress efficiently through production and are delivered on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive Expeditor to play a vital role in maintaining manufacturing flow, removing operational constraints, and supporting the successful delivery of aerospace components in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage a portfolio of critical parts and recovery-plan orders from release through to shipment. Track and monitor critical parts through every stage of the manufacturing process. Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waiting time, and non-value-added delays between operations. Ensure all critical parts have a defined next action, owner, and recovery plan at all times. Work closely with Schedulers, Production Team Leaders, Quality Technicians, Logistics teams, and Operators to maintain flow and remove obstacles. Lead daily critical-part reviews and communicate priorities across operational teams. Escalate and drive resolution of issues including material shortages, quality concerns, machine downtime, and resource constraints. Monitor adherence to recovery plans and challenge priorities where necessary to protect delivery commitments. Support initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing lead times and improving operational performance.

About You

Experience in production control, manufacturing operations, scheduling, planning, expediting, or shop-floor coordination. Previous experience within the aerospace sector would be highly desirable, although candidates from other complex manufacturing environments will also be considered. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple teams. Proven problem-solving abilities and experience managing escalations in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused setting. Knowledge of SAP, MES systems, and production flow principles. Highly organised, proactive, and results-driven with excellent attention to detail.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established aerospace team where the Expeditor plays a key role in ensuring critical components progress through production without delay. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, drive operational performance, and contribute directly to the successful delivery of products for a prestigious aerospace client.

If you're an experienced Expeditor, Planner, Production Controller, Production Coordinator, or Manufacturing Scheduler looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan