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StoneX Group

Operations Support Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

This is an associate-level role for someone with some prior experience who is ready to take on real ... Support day-to-day administrative operations to help the firm run efficiently * Help maintain ...

StoneX Group

Operations Support Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

This is an associate-level role for someone with some prior experience who is ready to take on real ... Support day-to-day administrative operations to help the firm run efficiently * Help maintain ...

StoneX

Operations Support Specialist

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

This is an associate-level role for someone with some prior experience who is ready to take on real ... Support day-to-day administrative operations to help the firm run efficiently * Help maintain ...

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What is the difference between Associate Operations Support vs Customer Service Representative?

AspectAssociate Operations SupportCustomer Service Representative
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer associate degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer associate degree
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, supporting internal operations and processesCustomer-facing, call center or retail environment
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in logistics, finance, and corporate sectorsCommon in retail, telecommunications, and service industries
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on internal operational support rolesFocuses on direct customer interaction roles

Associate Operations Support roles typically involve supporting internal business processes within an organization, often requiring analytical skills and familiarity with operational procedures. Customer Service Representatives primarily handle customer inquiries and support, emphasizing communication skills. While both roles may require similar educational backgrounds, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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What cities in Illinois are hiring for Associate Operations Support jobs?

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Infographic showing various Associate Operations Support job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Management Associate - Operations

Granite City, IL • On-site

Refacture
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$75K - $80K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Management Associate – Operations

The Management Associate program is our entry level program for college graduates to help accelerate their professional development. Management Associates are provided between 12-24 months of training across multiple functional areas with work assignments designed to assist in both personal and skill-set development. The role may include rotational assignment(s) within the department. This program is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities to prepare the college graduate for advanced roles within our operations or in several disciplines that support our operations. U. S. Steel has openings for a Management Associate – Operations at our Granite City Works facility. Training consists of classroom and "hands on" work experiences in areas such as Safety, Quality, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving. Specific process and equipment training will also be provided. Our facilities operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Position requires rotating work schedules, weekends and/or holidays work.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Apply engineering and/or business principles and problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment to ensure maximum operating efficiency while handling the pressure of managing a production crew.
  • Supervise, direct, and coordinate the efforts of experienced technicians to keep the production operations running at maximum efficiency with minimum interruption
  • Consult with other production and maintenance managers, plant engineers, staff professionals, and outside equipment manufacturers
  • Select, train, and supervise employees.
  • Due to the nature of our business, some facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year so the Management Associate position may require rotating schedules, weekend and/or holiday work.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
  • Must have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hire
  • Must have less than three years of professional work experience
  • Must have an interest in a "hands on" assignment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Skills:

  • We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:
  • Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
  • A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
  • A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
  • An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
  • Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Leadership and strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Base salary range $75,000 - $80,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

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