Operations Support Specialist

Lake County, IL

Job Title: Operations Support Specialist
Pay: $20–$25/hour (based on experience)
Duration: 6 months (potential to extend or convert)
Location: Onsite – Waukegan, IL 60085


Position Purpose

Provide support to the department utilizing multiple software platforms, including MAXIMO, Cognos, SAP, and KRONOS, to ensure accurate record entry and maintenance. This role also provides front-line audit support, administrative assistance to Section Managers and Directors, and coordination of departmental operations and events.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as MAXIMO super user; write, monitor, and complete service requests while maintaining asset data integrity.
  • Develop and maintain job plans and preventive maintenance schedules per MEP guidelines.
  • Build and monitor Cognos queries for EHS, Quality, AP16 Maintenance, Corporate Maintenance, Engineering, and Production.
  • Deliver MAXIMO training sessions for multiple departments as a qualified trainer.
  • Manage AP16 fork truck lease and maintenance program.
  • Write, monitor, review, and close MAXIMO work orders for multiple departments.
  • Provide financial tracking and support for capital projects and departmental requests; initiate purchase orders through SRM and MAXIMO.
  • Create and monitor DSP requests for SAP system and vendor updates.
  • Provide general administrative support to managers; back up Director-level management as needed.
  • Oversee new employee onboarding and office set-ups; coordinate events, meetings, travel, and teleconferences; process expense reports; track hours, overtime, and vacation schedules.


Additional Duties

  • SRM/SAP: Request supplier quotes, submit and reconcile POs (materials and services), approve/reject services, and manage yearly PO requests (equipment depot, Cintas uniforms, first aid).
  • Cognos: Run weekly metric reports (KPI, break-ins, labor, PM on-time).
  • Compliance Wire: Submit JSTM to lead trainer and maintain training files.
  • Administrative Support: Request uniforms for new hires, order office supplies, create yearly calendars, order bereavement/recognition items, maintain department display board, and schedule/organize monthly communication and culture meetings.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
  • Experience with MAXIMO or SAP experience.
  • Aadministrative/operations support experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Office 365, Visio, OneNote, Teams.
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