Operations Expeditor

Signode•Roselle, IL

18d

About The Position

The Operations Expeditor maintains the flow of materials, information, and work-in-progress throughout the operation. The role identifies and resolves bottlenecks, coordinates cross-functional activities, and ensures orders and production schedules are completed on time to meet customer and business requirements. The position works with production, purchasing, logistics, quality, shipping, and supply chain teams. It also participates in daily Gemba meetings, coordinates and executes supplier RMAs, and supports continuous improvement efforts to reduce recurring delays. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three to five years of experience in supply chain or production.
Previous coordinator experience.
General operations experience.
Familiarity with a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving, sense of urgency, priority-setting, oral and written communication, and organizational agility.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor production schedules, order status, and workflow to ensure on-time completion.
Identify bottlenecks and delays, and take immediate action to resolve constraints.
Expedite materials, parts, and information across departments.
Coordinate with production, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams to maintain workflow.
Prioritize and adjust work orders based on urgency and operational needs.
Communicate status updates, risks, and delays to key stakeholders.
Track performance metrics such as on-time delivery and cycle time.
Escalate critical issues that affect delivery or production timelines.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring delays.
Participate in and report out at daily Gemba meetings.
Coordinate and execute supplier RMAs.
Coordinate operations secondary processes with shipping and supply chain.
Perform other duties as required.