Operations Expeditor

Benefits:
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.
Salary:
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
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
Previous coordinator experience
General operations experience
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
Communication (Oral & Written)
Organizational Agility

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No