Commercialization Coordinator

Aston Carter is partnering with a client in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago to identify a Commercialization Coordinator to support their Commercialization Department during a critical ERP transition.

About the Role

The Commercialization Coordinator will support the Commercialization Department under the direction of the Director of Commercialization. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing commercialization activities across the entire operation, working closely with cross-functional internal teams, manufacturing facilities, and customers to ensure new products move from concept through shipment efficiently and on schedule.

This is a highly collaborative, project-driven role that requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional communication, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams to evaluate scope, timelines, risks, and potential roadblocks for new commercialization projects

• Coordinate and manage the commercialization process from project initiation through first shipment in partnership with customers

• Develop a strong understanding of internal department roles, manufacturing processes, packaging formats, and core beverage concepts

• Work closely with manufacturing facilities and supply chain partners to drive efficiency and successful execution

• Monitor and manage the pipeline of new commercialization projects, ensuring milestones are met and next steps are completed on time

• Facilitate communication between manufacturing facilities and internal stakeholders including R&D, sales, finance, and technical services

• Manage and review New Product Process (NPP) and commercialization checklists

• Partner with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to ensure accurate and timely information flow to customers

• Organize and lead project meetings to keep teams aligned and projects on track

• Travel to manufacturing facilities as needed to support and oversee commercial production runs

• Develop and document procedures and policies to bring structure and clarity to the commercialization process

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in commercialization, project management, operations, manufacturing, or a CPG environment

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects from concept through launch

• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external customers

• Ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and keep projects moving forward

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project tracking tools

• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed

Preferred

• Experience in beverage, food, or CPG manufacturing

• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) or Stage-Gate processes

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, packaging formats, and supply chain operations

• Experience helping define or improve commercialization processes

Why This Opportunity?

• Immediate impact role supporting a critical ERP transition

• Exposure to end-to-end commercialization within a growing manufacturing organization

• Opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and build hands-on project leadership experience

• Competitive hourly pay and a consistent work schedule

This search is being led by Aston Carter.

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by an Aston Carter recruiter to discuss next steps.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Glenview, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 16, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.