Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
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.
- Tasks
- 17 tasks9 core, 8 supplemental
- Family
- Office & Administrative SupportOne of its 55 occupations
- Code
- 43-5061.00SOC 2018: 43-5061
What the work is made of
9 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.Core taskTask 11370Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 2. 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.Core taskTask 11365Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 3. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.Core taskTask 11363Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 4. Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.Core taskTask 11372Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 5. Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.Core taskTask 11366Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 6. Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.Core taskTask 11368Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 7. Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.Core taskTask 11364Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 8. Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.Core taskTask 11375Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 9. Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.Core taskTask 11371Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 10. Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.Supplemental taskTask 11362Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 11. Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.Supplemental taskTask 11377Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 12. Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.Supplemental taskTask 11369Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 13. Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.Supplemental taskTask 11373Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 14. Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.Supplemental taskTask 11367Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 15. Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.Supplemental taskTask 11376Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 16. Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.Supplemental taskTask 11374Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 17. Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.Supplemental taskTask 11378Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 43-5061
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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