Sika AG
manufacturing
OperationsCoordinator
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“Operations Coordinator at Sika AG. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite. Prepare quotes for custom garden roof materials. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all daily quotations within the shared quote tracker”
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of administrative, operations, or leadership support experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial plant environment, organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact across all levels of the organization, High integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information, Safety- and compliance-minded, Detail-oriented with follow-through, Proactive problem solver, Adaptable in a fast-paced plant environment, sense of ownership and accountability
Nice to Have
experience with SAP, ERP, or EHS systems a plus, Knowledge of plant operations, union relations, safety, and compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, or similar)
What You'll Do.
Prepare quotes for custom garden roof materials
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all daily quotations within the shared quote tracker
and tray orders in SAP
Schedule and Coordinate deliveries for plant orders
Monitor orders in shared order tracker
Send sample requests to the sample department
quote colors as needed
Manage Layout Assistance request
Process Price Requests for all vendors
Update existing quote requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interact across all levels of the organization
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. Sika is looking for an Operations Coordinator to join its growing team in the Chicago area for our Pavers and Garden Roof teams. The garden roof operations specialist will play a key role in: * Prepare quotes for custom garden roof materials. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all daily quotations within the shared quote tracker. * Process sedum carpet, tile, and tray orders in SAP. * Schedule and Coordinate deliveries for plant orders. * Monitor orders in shared order tracker. The pavers operations specialist will play a key role in the following: * Send sample requests to the sample department and quote colors as needed. * Manage Layout Assistance request * Process Price Requests for all vendors • County, Mutual, Unilock, Old Castle, Hanover, Bison, GRT, Wausau & Pikus * Update existing quote requests ## Qualifications * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience). * 3+ years of administrative, operations, or leadership support experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or
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