Materials & Production Operations Coordinator

Addison Group; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Materials Support Specialist in Glendale Heights, IL to help ensure materials and information are available to keep production moving. You’ll work in an office setting but interact with the manufacturing floor, learning systems and processes, and building relationships across departments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting shipping, purchasing, and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or order processing is a plus.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and performing basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update inventory, material, and production information.
• Compare inventory records against physical materials and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and review production documentation.
• Communicate material requirements to the appropriate departments.
• Track incoming materials and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with coordinating materials between storage and production areas.
• Communicate changes in production needs and priorities.
• Work with shipping and logistics teams regarding order status.
• Assist with basic production and inventory reporting; maintain accurate spreadsheets and records.
• Escalate shortages, errors, delays, or other concerns.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the operations team.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.
• Build relationships with employees across production and office departments.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Materials Support Specialist in Glendale Heights, IL to help ensure materials and information are available to keep production moving. You’ll work in an office setting but interact with the manufacturing floor, learning systems and processes, and building relationships across departments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting shipping, purchasing, and operations.