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.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Trainee Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk → Technician Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk → Senior Technician Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk → Lead Technician Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
81K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,640 - $47,833/year With equity/bonuses: $40,304 - $57,400 Top markets (SF/NYC): $42,136 - $57,400 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments. 10am, Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $25,648 - $43,050 Year 2-3: Junior level $47,833 - $56,074 Year 4-6: Mid level $56,074 - $60,796 Year 7-10: Senior level $60,796 - $73,729 Year 10+:…
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