We are looking for an Operations Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports the full order-to-delivery cycle and plays an important role in keeping inventory, shipping activity, and customer commitments on track. The ideal candidate brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to coordinating orders, transportation, warehouse activity, and related administrative processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer orders from receipt through final delivery and invoicing, ensuring accurate entry, timely release to warehouse partners, and consistent follow-up on open items.<br>• Coordinate shipment activity for both inbound and outbound freight by working with carriers, brokers, suppliers, and warehouse providers to secure efficient and cost-effective transportation.<br>• Oversee daily fulfillment for e-commerce and distributor channels, confirm shipping schedules, and address issues such as backorders, quantity variances, substitutions, and pricing exceptions.<br>• Maintain inventory accuracy across multiple storage locations by reconciling system records, monitoring stock movement, and supporting count activities and inventory adjustments.<br>• Prepare and review operational documents such as bills of lading, packing details, labels, and shipment notifications to support smooth delivery execution.<br>• Partner with suppliers, co-manufacturers, customs-related contacts, and logistics providers to track inbound materials and imported shipments and help prevent delays.<br>• Respond to customer and partner inquiries related to order status, delivery timing, product details, returns, credits, and deductions while helping maintain current account documentation.<br>• Support purchasing and administrative workflows by preparing purchase orders for review, assisting with item setup and discontinuations, and generating routine operational reports.<br>• Provide accounting-related support through entry and verification of receivables, payables, freight charges, and warehouse invoices, ensuring shipment records align with billing documents.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Specialist to support facility and building operations for a plastics manufacturing environment in Aurora, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can keep production and office spaces safe, efficient, and well maintained while coordinating day-to-day facility needs. The right candidate brings strong operational judgment, a hands-on approach to building systems oversight, and the ability to manage vendors, staff, and site resources effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and refine facility maintenance practices that improve the performance and reliability of buildings, grounds, and related equipment.<br>• Direct daily upkeep of site equipment and facility supplies to maintain compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.<br>• Evaluate building conditions regularly to identify repair needs, recommend improvements, and help plan renovation work when necessary.<br>• Monitor utility usage and operating expenses, then implement cost-conscious measures that increase efficiency without disrupting operations.<br>• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, align with technical specifications, and remain on schedule and within approved budgets.<br>• Coordinate and oversee outside service providers and contractors working on facility upgrades, repairs, or renovation projects.<br>• Manage the ongoing performance of critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, safety, and waste handling functions.<br>• Lead facility personnel and support teams by assigning work, guiding priorities, and maintaining accountability for service quality.<br>• Administer site-related operational activities such as space planning, security coordination, parking management, and waste disposal procedures.