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.
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.