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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.	Back Shoe Worker

8.	Batch Records Clerk

9.	Beef Tagger

10.	Billet Recorder

11.	Box Estimator

12.	Checker In

13.	Clerical Production Worker

14.	Computer Processing Scheduler

15.	Computerized Mill Recorder

16.	Control Clerk

17.	Control Tower Operator

18.	Copy Cutter

19.	Crew Scheduler

20.	Customer Services Coordinator

21.	Customer Supply Coordinator

22.	Cycle Counter

23.	Data Processing Control Clerk

24.	Dispatcher

25.	Dispatcher Clerk

26.	Ends Breakage Clerk

27.	Engineering Clerk

28.	Engineering Document Control Clerk

29.	Expediter

30.	Expediter Clerk

31.	Extension Clerk

32.	Fabric and Accessories Estimator

33.	Flight Information Expediter

34.	Follow Up Clerk

35.	Food and Beverage Analyst

36.	Formula Clerk

37.	Frequency Checker

38.	Gas Flow Regulator

39.	Inventory Analyst

40.	Inventory Auditor

41.	Inventory Control Specialist

42.	Inventory Controller

43.	Inventory Coordinator

44.	Inventory Management Specialist

45.	Inventory Planner

46.	Inventory Technician

47.	Jacket Preparer

48.	Jewelry Estimator

49.	Job Checker

50.	Job Estimator

51.	Job Spotter

52.	Job Tracer

53.	Kit Planner

54.	Kitman

55.	Labor Expediter

56.	Line Up Worker

57.	Load Planner

58.	Locomotive Lubricating Systems Clerk

59.	Logistics Clerk

60.	Logistics Specialist

61.	Logistics Technician

62.	Lot Worker

63.	Lumber Estimator

64.	Machine Stoppage Frequency Checker

65.	Maintenance Data Analyst

66.	Maintenance Planner

67.	Maintenance Scheduler

68.	Manufacturing Planner

69.	Master Scheduler

70.	Material Control Clerk

71.	Material Controller

72.	Material Coordinator

73.	Material Dispatcher

74.	Material Expediter

75.	Material Lister

76.	Material Man

77.	Material Requisitioner

78.	Material Scheduler

79.	Material Worker

80.	Materials Clerk

81.	Materials Coordinator

82.	Materials Planner

83.	Melter Clerk

84.	Metal Checker

85.	Metal Control Coordinator

86.	Metal Flow Coordinator

87.	Mill Order Scheduler

88.	Mill Recorder

89.	Millwork Estimator

90.	Operations Agent

91.	Operations Specialist

92.	Order Detailer

93.	Order Dispatcher

94.	Order Expediter

95.	Order Planner

96.	Order Schedule Clerk

97.	Paperboard Boxes Estimator

98.	Paperboard Products Production Scheduler

99.	Parts Cataloguer

100.	Parts Expediter

101.	Personnel Scheduler

102.	Piece Goods Clerk

103.	Planner

104.	Planning Technician

105.	Plant Clerk

106.	Print Traffic Manager

107.	Printing Estimator

108.	Procurement Cost Coordinator

109.	Production Assistant

110.	Production Associate

111.	Production Checker

112.	Production Clerk

113.	Production Control Coordinating Clerk

114.	Production Control Coordinator

115.	Production Control Expediter

116.	Production Control Planner

117.	Production Controller

118.	Production Coordinator

119.	Production Counter

120.	Production Dispatcher

121.	Production Engineering Tooling Coordinator

122.	Production Expediter

123.	Production Planner

124.	Production Scheduler

125.	Progress Clerk

126.	Pullman Car Clerk

127.	Railroad Maintenance Clerk

128.	Recorder

129.	Relay Record Clerk

130.	Repair Clerk

131.	Repair Order Clerk

132.	Reproduction Order Processor

133.	Requisition Approver

134.	Retort Load Expediter

135.	Schedule Checker

136.	Schedule Clerk

137.	Schedule Maker

138.	Scheduler

139.	Scheduling Coordinator

140.	School Photographs Detailer

141.	Senior Production Planner

142.	Service Control Operator

143.	Service Liaison Representative

144.	Service Order Expediter

145.	Shop Clerk

146.	Shop Router

147.	Stock Chaser

148.	Supply Chain Technician

149.	Television Production Clerk

150.	Television Schedule Coordinator

151.	Ticket Scheduler

152.	Timer

153.	Tower Operator

154.	Towerman

155.	Traffic Clerk

156.	Transportation Agent

157.	Transportation Coordinator

158.	Upholstery Estimator

159.	Weave Defect Charting Clerk

160.	Work Ticket Distributor

161.	Yardage Control Clerk

162.	Yardage Estimator

Job Tasks

	Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. Provide information to coworkers.

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

	Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. Coordinate operational activities.

	Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

	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. Schedule operational activities. Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

	Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays. Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

	Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications. Inspect items for damage or defects. Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.

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

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

	Contact suppliers to verify shipment details. Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.

	Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts. Coordinate operational activities.

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

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

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

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

	Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates. Maintain operational records.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

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

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

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

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.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

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

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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

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

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

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.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

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

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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Interesting Fact

The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt.

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