Job Title: Commercialization Coordinator Location: Glenview, Illinois, Pay: $30 - $35 an hour A highly reputable manufacturing company is seeking a Commercialization Coordinator to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to, supporting the Commercialization Department by working closely with the Director of Commercialization, managing projects from customer requests through R&D, supply chain, transportation, and quality, ensuring all departments are aligned for product trials and launches. This position focuses on project coordination rather than full project ownership, emphasizing significant cross-functional coordination and communication. and much more! Responsibilities + Manage projects from customer requests through various departments to ensure alignment for product trials and launches. + Coordinate new product commercialization projects from customer concept through production. + Serve as the main liaison between sales, R&D, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams. + Track project timelines, ingredient needs, and trial logistics for customer-driven initiatives. + Ensure all departments have the required resources and information for successful product launches. + Support project managers and act as the primary project coordinator in smaller teams. + Manage cross-functional teams evaluating the scope, timeline, and potential roadblocks of new commercialization projects. + Monitor and ensure best practices within each department for internal teams and customers. + Develop a solid understanding of key department roles, manufacturing processes, packaging formats, and fundamental beverage concepts. + Work with manufacturing facilities and supply chain to maximize commercialization efficiencies. + Collaborate, develop, and manage the commercialization process from inception to shipping. + Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and internal teams. + Monitor the pipeline of new projects and organize meetings to ensure timely completion. + Work closely with the sales team to ensure proper flow of information to the customer. + Travel to manufacturing facilities to oversee commercial runs. + Develop procedures and policies to bring structure and clarity to the commercialization process. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience. + 2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management in a Food & Beverage manufacturing setting. + Proven experience supporting cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and keep stakeholders aligned under tight timelines. + Working knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) or stage-gate style processes. + Strong capability in building and maintaining project plans, timelines, action logs, and risk registers. Benefits: + Great benefits package + Work life balance + Clear career growth path ***INTERVIEWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK*** This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to dyseidenberg@astoncarter.com Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glenview, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Glenview,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026. 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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.