Operations Expeditor

Signode; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Signode is seeking an Operations Expeditor to maintain the flow of materials, information, and work-in-progress across the manufacturing operation in Roselle, IL. You will identify bottlenecks, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure orders and production schedules meet customer requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply chain or production, a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred associate/bachelor in operations or related field, and a mindset focused on urgency and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in supply chain or production.
• Familiar with the manufacturing environment.
• Functional Success Drivers include Problem Solving, Sense of Urgency, Priority Setting, Organizational Agility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules, order status, and workflow to ensure on-time completion.
• Identify bottlenecks and delays; take immediate action to resolve constraints.
• Expedite materials, parts, and information across departments.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams to maintain flow.
• 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 impacting delivery or production timelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring delays.
• Participate and report out at our daily Gemba.
• Coordinate and execute supplier RMAs.
• Coordinate operations secondary processes with shipping and supply chain.

Skills

Problem Solving

Sense of Urgency

Priority Setting

Organizational Agility

Manufacturing environment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $25.50 - $32.10 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary:

The Operations Expeditor is responsible for maintaining the flow of materials, information, and work-in-progress throughout the operation. This 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.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor production schedules, order status, and workflow to ensure on-time completion
• Identify bottlenecks and delays; take immediate action to resolve constraints
• Expedite materials, parts, and information across departments
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams to maintain flow
• 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 impacting delivery or production timelines
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring delays
• Participate and report out at our daily Gemba
• Coordinate and execute supplier RMAs
• Coordinate operations secondary processes with shipping and supply chain
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in supply chain or production
• Familiar with the manufacturing environment

Functional Success Drivers:These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Sense of Urgency
• Priority Setting
• Organizational Agility

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affintive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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