Job Description

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 industrial plant environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); experience with SAP, ERP, or EHS systems a plus.
• Knowledge of plant operations, union relations, safety, and compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, or similar).
• 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 strong follow-through
• Proactive problem solver
• Adaptable in a fast-paced plant environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match

• Bonuses

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid time off, Paid holidays

• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

• Education Assistance

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.