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Job Description

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 43-5061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 49,050.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 23.00
Currently, there are 321,780 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks”.

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Tasks for “Tower Operator”

Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

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