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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Advertising Dispatch Clerk

2.	Aircraft Log Clerk

3.	Airplane Dispatch Clerk

4.	Alterations Workroom Clerk

5.	Assignment Agent

6.	Assignment Clerk

7.	Assistant, Production

8.	Back Shoe Worker

9.	Batch Records Clerk

10.	Beef Tagger

11.	Billet Recorder

12.	Box Estimator

13.	Car Clerk, Pullman

14.	Checker In

15.	Clerk, Television Production

16.	Computer Processing Scheduler

17.	Control Clerk

18.	Control Clerk, Data Processing

19.	Control Tower Operator

20.	Copy Cutter

21.	Crew Scheduler

22.	Customer Services Coordinator

23.	Cycle Counter

24.	Detailer, School Photographs

25.	Dispatcher Clerk

26.	Dispatcher, Material

27.	Dispatcher, Order

28.	Dispatcher, Production

29.	Document Control Specialist

30.	Document Controller

31.	Ends Breakage Clerk

32.	Engineering Clerk

33.	Engineering Document Control Clerk

34.	Estimator, Jewelry

35.	Estimator, Paperboard Boxes

36.	Estimator, Printing

37.	Expediter

38.	Expediter Clerk

39.	Expediter, Service Order

40.	Expeditor

41.	Extension Clerk

42.	Fabric and Accessories Estimator

43.	Flight Information Expediter

44.	Follow Up Clerk

45.	Food and Beverage Analyst

46.	Formula Clerk

47.	Frequency Checker

48.	Gas Flow Regulator

49.	Inventory Analyst

50.	Inventory Auditor

51.	Inventory Control Specialist

52.	Inventory Controller

53.	Inventory Coordinator

54.	Inventory Management Specialist

55.	Inventory Planner

56.	Inventory Technician

57.	Jacket Preparer

58.	Job Checker

59.	Job Estimator

60.	Job Spotter

61.	Job Tracer

62.	Kit Planner

63.	Kitman

64.	Labor Expediter

65.	Line Up Worker

66.	Load Planner

67.	Locomotive Lubricating Systems Clerk

68.	Logistics Clerk

69.	Logistics Technician

70.	Lot Worker

71.	Lumber Estimator

72.	Machine Stoppage Frequency Checker

73.	Maintenance Data Analyst

74.	Manufacturing Planner

75.	Master Scheduler

76.	Material Control Clerk

77.	Material Controller

78.	Material Coordinator

79.	Material Expediter

80.	Material Lister

81.	Material Man

82.	Material Planner

83.	Material Requisitioner

84.	Material Scheduler

85.	Material Worker

86.	Materials Clerk

87.	Materials Coordinator

88.	Melter Clerk

89.	Metal Checker

90.	Metal Control Coordinator

91.	Metal Flow Coordinator

92.	Mill Order Scheduler

93.	Mill Recorder

94.	Mill Recorder, Computerized Mill

95.	Millwork Estimator

96.	Operations Agent

97.	Order Detailer

98.	Order Expediter

99.	Order Planner

100.	Order Schedule Clerk

101.	Parts Cataloguer

102.	Parts Expediter

103.	Personnel Scheduler

104.	Piece Goods Clerk

105.	Planning Technician

106.	Plant Clerk

107.	Print Traffic Manager

108.	Procurement Cost Coordinator

109.	Production Assistant

110.	Production Associate

111.	Production Checker

112.	Production Control Clerk

113.	Production Control Expediter

114.	Production Controller

115.	Production Coordinator

116.	Production Counter

117.	Production Expediter

118.	Production Man, Clerical

119.	Production Planner

120.	Production Scheduler

121.	Production Scheduler, Paperboard Products

122.	Production Worker, Clerical

123.	Progress Clerk

124.	Railroad Maintenance Clerk

125.	Recorder

126.	Relay Record Clerk

127.	Repair Clerk

128.	Repair Order Clerk

129.	Reproduction Order Processor

130.	Requisition Approver

131.	Retort Load Expediter

132.	Schedule Checker

133.	Schedule Clerk

134.	Schedule Maker

135.	Scheduler

136.	Scheduler, Maintenance

137.	Scheduling Coordinator

138.	Service Control Operator

139.	Service Liaison Representative

140.	Shop Clerk

141.	Shop Router

142.	Stock Chaser

143.	Television Schedule Coordinator

144.	Ticket Scheduler

145.	Timer

146.	Tooling Coordinator, Production Engineering

147.	Tower Operator

148.	Towerman

149.	Traffic Clerk

150.	Transportation Agent

151.	Upholstery Estimator

152.	Weave Defect Charting Clerk

153.	Work Ticket Distributor

154.	Yardage Control Clerk

155.	Yardage Estimator

Job Tasks

	Arrange for delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts in order to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.

	Calculate figures such as required amounts of labor and materials, manufacturing costs, and wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.

	Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, and purchase, maintenance, and repair orders.

	Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, and customer information, so that status reports can be completed.

	Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate production and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

	Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.

	Examine documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes, in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.

	Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.

	Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.

	Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, and engineering.

	Confer with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.

	Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.

	Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations, and information on required tools, materials, and equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.

	Maintain files such as maintenance records, bills of lading, and cost reports.

	Plan production commitments and timetables for business units, specific programs, and/or jobs, using sales forecasts.

	Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, and changes to cost estimates.

	Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


		examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


		confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


		compile equipment operational data

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


		confer with vendors

		confer with customer representatives

		relay information to proper officials

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


		maintain records, reports, or files

		fill out business or government forms

		maintain inventory of office forms

		complete record of production

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


		monitor materials or supplies

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.


		manage inventories or supplies

		requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.


		estimate materials or labor requirements

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


		coordinate production materials, activities or processes

		direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.


		arrange delivery schedules

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.


		examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


		use computers to enter, access or retrieve data

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use oral or written communication techniques

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		operate business machines

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
	Production, planning, and expediting clerks coordinate and expedite the flow of information, work, and materials within or among offices. Most of their work is done according to production, work, or shipment schedules that are devised by supervisors who determine work progress and completion dates. Production, planning, and expediting clerks compile reports on the progress of work and on production problems. They also may schedule workers, estimate costs, schedule the shipment of parts, keep an inventory of materials, inspect and assemble materials, and write special orders for services and merchandise. In addition, they may route and deliver parts to ensure that production quotas are met and that merchandise is delivered on the date promised.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
	Production, planning, and expediting clerks work closely with supervisors who must approve production and work schedules. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday.

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