Routing Specialist

Stratus•Elk Grove Village, IL

48d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action. Job Summary: Stratus is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Routing Specialist to manage and optimize production routings within our ERP system. This role is essential to ensuring accurate labor and process flows for signage fabrication, brand implementation, energy solutions, and facilities services. The Routing Specialist will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to build and maintain routings that reflect real-world production capabilities, drive efficiency, and support cost control.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience in production planning, routing, or manufacturing operations will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
3+ years of experience in routing or process documentation, preferably in signage, fabrication, or facilities services.
Proficiency in ERP systems (IFS preferred) and understanding of manufacturing workflows.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Routing Creation & Maintenance
Develop and maintain accurate production routings in the ERP system (IFS) for all product families including pylons, monuments, wall signs, digital signage, and energy solutions.
Define labor steps, work centers, and process sequences based on manufacturing capabilities and installation requirements.
Ensure routings align with BOMs, material availability, and production schedules.
Process Optimization
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify opportunities for routing improvements that reduce lead time, labor costs, and waste.
Analyze routing data to support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction strategies.
Support new product introductions by developing prototype routings and refining them through pilot phases.
ERP System Management
Maintain routing data integrity within the ERP system, ensuring consistency across product lines and service offerings.
Troubleshoot routing-related issues and implement corrective actions to support production continuity.
Partner with IT and operations to improve routing workflows and reporting capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Planning to ensure alignment between routings, BOMs, and production plans.
Liaise with Estimating and Finance to ensure routings accurately reflect labor costs and support quoting processes.
Support compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in routing documentation.

Benefits

Supportive & Friendly Culture
Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Company paid Life Insurance
401k with Employer Contribution
Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors