Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Operations Coordinator Job Description
The Operations Coordinator oversees and executes logistics processes related to the collection, heating, and delivery of products through third-party facilities. This role ensures efficient and timely fulfillment of orders and deliveries while maintaining clear, ongoing communication with clients and suppliers. The position offers the opportunity to play a key role in launching and supporting a new U.S. facility for a global chemical sourcing and supply organization.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the collection of containers from ports or yards and arrange their delivery to designated third-party facilities.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking of containers in transit and at assigned facilities, ensuring full visibility of inventory and movements.
- Organize product heating and transfer activities according to schedules agreed upon with clients, ensuring operational accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinate deliveries to client plants in line with established schedules, proactively managing timelines and expectations.
- Resolve incidents and operational issues related to the logistics operation, escalating and collaborating with partners as needed to maintain service levels.
- Document operational processes, identify opportunities to optimize workflows, and oversee the execution of improved procedures.
- Maintain continuous, clear, and professional communication with clients and their logistics providers to align on plans, updates, and issue resolution.
- Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports that summarize key operational metrics, highlight trends, and support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with third-party facilities and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of collection, heating, transfer, and delivery activities.
- Support the transition of operations from a fully remote setup to an onsite environment when the new facility becomes operational.
Essential Skills
- 23 years of experience in logistics or transportation coordination.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to track shipments, manage schedules, and compile performance data.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, schedules, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients, suppliers, and logistics providers.
- Proven ability to resolve operational issues and incidents in a timely and professional manner.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of logistics activities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience coordinating logistics involving third-party facilities or service providers.
- Familiarity with logistics processes related to bulk products, including heating and transfer operations.
- Comfort working with data and performance metrics to prepare weekly and monthly reports.
- Ability to adapt to changing operational environments, including the future transition from remote to onsite work.
- Interest in or exposure to the chemical, food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing supply chain is a plus.
Work Environment
This role operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The position will be fully remote until May 2027, after which it will transition to a fully onsite role at a new facility that is currently under construction and scheduled to open for production in May 2027. The organization partners with companies to source and supply chemicals and raw materials used in manufacturing food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products. Typical products handled include citric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, glycerine, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate. The work environment is professional and business-oriented, with a business casual dress code once onsite. As an early member of the U.S. operations team, you will contribute to building and shaping processes in a growing facility within a global chemical supply network.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thomasville, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Thomasville, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thomasville,PA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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