Production Expeditor  Job Listing at Kelly Services in Houston, TX (Job ID 10088432)

Description

Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Production Expeditor 
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months +        
Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
Pay: $40.00 - $46.15/hour (depending upon experience)


Overview

• The initial scope of the production expeditor will be the site follow up of the Building Manufacturing and assembly which includes the shell, Interior PB/DB installation, FPS, HVAC, Lighting installation.

Responsibilities

• Confirm that required material is on order and will be delivered on time.
• Track daily progress:
• Manpower- How many and is it meeting the planned requirement to meet schedule.
• Hours - Track labor - How many and how many shifts
• Tasks completed – Updated weekly.
• What are the daily challenges – list.
• Punch lists – Consolidating and following up corrections and corrective measures.
• Attend scheduled/emergent Project calls
• Review daily work plan and confirm accomplishments.
• Schedule/lead 2-3 week look ahead calls with Suppliers and Sub-Suppliers
• Conduct regular site visits to sub-suppliers' manufacturing facilities to assess production progress and compliance with progress reports, if required
• Ensuring that the 2-3 week lookahead also includes the Witness and Hold points and working with the office QA to send the NOIs (notice of inspections) within the 10 workdays.
• Review 3 week look ahead weekly and anticipate: production capacity, equipment deliveries, manpower availability, review planned work and identified % completion, identify planned work for the coming weeks.
• Ensure weekly reports are available at the end of every week, provide feedback and provide weekly report back to Project and Procurement team.
• Report on the condition of the welding equipment.
• Ensure equipment is certified: Cranes, welding equipment
• Ensure their work is performed safely. If not address and raise concerns, stop work
• Coordinate with other site QA teams ensuring supply to the project drawings is respected.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies and ideas to mitigate risks of delays.
• Propose solutions and improvements to optimize the manufacturing process and enhance supplier performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related field) OR equivalent technical experience, with a strong understanding of design documents, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Metal Building Installation Experience, including prefabricated structures, steel framing, and cladding.
• Prior work experience in quality assurance/inspection within pre-engineered buildings or similar structures.
• Knowledge of welding, bolting, paneling, and structural alignment for prefab buildings.
• Familiarity with welding codes, industry standards, and local building regulations.
• Strong knowledge of QC/QA procedures, including material inspections and workmanship verification.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools, laser levels, and survey instruments for alignment checks.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing scheduling and planning tools, including Primavera P6 or similar platforms
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate information

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills to effectively influence internal and external suppliers
• Ability to address conflicts directly and constructively
• Knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/specifications, project schedules, and quality documentation
• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or similar role
• Strong quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to quickly interpret data and make decisions
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time
• Ability to solve complex problems with limited information
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and a bias for action
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

• Monday – Friday / 8am – 5pm (CST)
• Remote position, with preference to candidate in Texas due to travel projects areas in Texas.
• Schedule: 2-3 days remote, 2-3 days at various project sites/offices around Texas. Possible additional travel, if business demands.
• Contract slated for 12 months: February 9, 2026, through February 8, 2027
• Applicants must be U.S Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not accepted at this time.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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