Operations Coordinator

Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus and multiple raises

Schedule:
First Shift, Monday through Friday

A well-established, family-owned plastics packaging manufacturer in Franklin Park is looking for an ambitious Operations Coordinator / Leader to join a close-knit team and grow into a senior leadership role. This is not just a planning job. It is a deliberate succession opportunity. The right person will work side by side with the VP of Operations from day one, learning every aspect of the business with a clear trajectory to step into the VP role as the organization continues to grow and leadership transitions over time.

If you are career-oriented, analytically sharp, and looking for a place where your contributions directly shape the future of the business, this is worth a serious look.

This is a family-owned plastics packaging manufacturer that has been in business for over 70 years and going strong. The company is stable, growing, and known for quick turnaround and made-to-order production serving well-known food and consumer brands. The culture is tight-knit with remarkably long employee tenure and a genuine commitment to taking care of its people. This is a place where people stay and build careers.

• Work directly alongside the VP of Operations on daily production scheduling, coordination, and operational decision making
• Manage and maintain production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient use of resources
• Coordinate inventory and purchasing logistics including raw materials, packaging, and pallet deliveries
• Relay operational directives to shift supervisors and floor staff with authority and clarity
• Prepare operational reports, KPI tracking, and historical usage analysis to support forecasting
• Play a key role in the upcoming rollout and implementation of a new ERP system
• Coordinate communication between production, shipping, maintenance, quality, customer service, purchasing, and sales
• Support SQF food safety compliance including documentation, audit preparation, and corrective action tracking
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
• Build working knowledge of all aspects of the business in preparation for expanded leadership responsibilities

• BS/BA preferred or an equivalent of 5 or more years of manufacturing, analytical, and leadership experience required
• 3 or more years of production planning, material planning, or operations coordination experience in a manufacturing environment
• Plastics manufacturing experience is strongly preferred; injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion backgrounds are a strong fit; food manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to think ahead and plan in a fast-changing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; ERP experience required
• Comfortable in both an office setting and on the production floor
• Ambitious, career-oriented, and enthusiastic about early starts and long-term growth
• Spanish or Polish language skills are a plus
• Small company or multi-function experience preferred; this is not a siloed role

• 5% bonus
• Two raises per year based on performance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, 60/40 employer split with five plan options and HSA available
• Unlimited vacation
• Stable, family-owned company with a genuine long-term growth path built into this role

This is a role for someone who is hungry to learn, wants real responsibility, and is looking for a company where they can grow into a leadership position that matters. If that describes you, apply now and let's talk.