Expeditor (Manufacturing)

Business: Ridge Engineering, LLC

Location: Hampstead

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Precision Machining/Manufacturing

Business Address:
3987 Hampstead-Mexico Road
Hampstead, Maryland 21074

Phone: (410) 239-7716

Contact Name: Katie Coil
Title: Human Resources Manager
Email: katie@ridgeeng.com
Website: www.ridgeeng.com

Job Description

Job Summary
The Expeditor is responsible for tracking parts through the manufacturing process, ensuring jobs move efficiently through machines and other manufacturing operations while motivating and supporting shop floor personnel.

Key Responsibilities
• Track parts and jobs through the manufacturing process using an ERP system
• Evaluate material shortages
• Identify bottlenecks and delays and work with the team to resolve them
• Communicate job status updates to supervisors and management
• Motivate and encourage shop floor personnel to meet deadlines
• Build strong working relationships across departments
• Provide guidance on need dates and quantities across departments
• Develop tracking spreadsheets to manage inventory levels and communicate priorities
• Create break out routers for priority scheduling
• Assist in containment actions when product non-conformances arise

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on the shop floor and engage with production teams
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable tracking multiple jobs simultaneously
• Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• Ability to identify and communicate problems
• Can work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• ERP software experience (Epicor)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and parts lists
• Ability to be proactive in avoiding contract delays
• Willingness to learn and contribute as required
• Strong work ethic

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, Medium Lifting, Background Check

Wages per hour: 28-35
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Life/AD&D, LTD, 401-K, ER 401-K Match and Equity Builder, Referral Program, EAP, Supplemental

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7-3:30pm  TUESDAY 7-3:30pm  WEDNESDAY 7-3:30pm  THURSDAY 7-3:30pm  FRIDAY 7-3:30pm
Shift: 1st

How to Apply: Email resume to katie@ridgeeng.com, or stop by our office at 3987 Hampstead-Mexico Road, Hampstead, Maryland 21074 to complete an application or send resume through Indeed
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 02/20/2026