Executive Assistant, VP, Manufacturing – Latin America

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

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Career growth

Learning resources

Diversity & inclusion

Volunteer opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the VP, Latin America Manufacturing. The role covers plants in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, demanding discretion, urgency, and professionalism.

You will manage a demanding calendar, coordinate travel, prepare meetings and materials, and coordinate leadership communications across regions. English fluency is required; Portuguese is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is expected.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with significant support to a leader at a publicly traded, global company.
• Impeccable communicator and representative for Stanley Black & Decker, both verbally and in writing; professional demeanor and executive presence.
• Expert proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite; experience with travel systems and expense reimbursement procedures.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong independent decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, able to work independently and effectively.
• Excellent analytical, time-management, and project management skills; high attention to detail and tenacity.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a complex, matrixed organization.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking thinker who proposes solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with precision.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• English fluency; Portuguese knowledge a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage an extremely active, complex calendar and prioritize critical business needs while protecting time for strategic focus.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements including flights, hotels, ground transportation, itineraries, and expenses.
• Ensure VP is prepared for meetings, travel, decisions, and commitments through proactive planning and follow-up.
• Partner with VP’s reports and stakeholders to track action items and deliverables to completion.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, staff meetings, operating reviews, and other cadences with logistics prepared in advance.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and geographies to facilitate communication and execution.
• Handle confidential information with discretion, maturity, and professionalism.
• Draft/edit/format executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Support PowerPoint development, Excel data organization, and chart creation for reviews.
• Complete and manage Concur expense reports accurately and timely.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and workflows.
• Partner with Executive Assistants to resolve scheduling conflicts across senior leaders.
• Manage logistics for visits from high-level executives and government officials.
• Prioritize multiple demands and deliver flawless execution under tight deadlines.

Conocimientos

Executive presence

Communication

Time management

Project management

Problem solving

Independence

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Travel systems

Expense reimbursement processes

Descripción del empleo

Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a commitment to making things better for those who make the world. If that sounds like you, we invite you to join our global team of approximately 43,500 professionals working with iconic brands such as DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job

We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and polished Executive Assistant to support the VP, Latin America Manufacturing. This leader is responsible for manufacturing operations across plants in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina and requires a trusted partner who can operate with urgency, discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism.

• Manage an extremely active, complex, and constantly shifting calendar, prioritizing critical business needs while protecting time for strategic focus.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, itineraries, agendas, supporting materials, and travel expenses.
• Ensure the VP is fully prepared for upcoming meetings, travel, decisions, and commitments through proactive planning and timely follow‑up.
• Partner closely with the VP’s direct reports and key stakeholders to track action items, meeting follow‑ups, and deliverables to completion.
• Support the rhythm of the business by coordinating leadership meetings, staff meetings, operating reviews, and other core business cadences, ensuring logistics and materials are prepared in advance.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and geographies to facilitate efficient communication, alignment, and execution.
• Handle highly confidential information and sensitive matters with the utmost discretion, maturity, and professionalism.
• Draft, edit, and format high‑quality correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other executive materials.
• Support PowerPoint development, Excel‑based data organization, and chart creation for business reviews and leadership presentations.
• Complete and manage Concur expense reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve administrative processes, streamline workflows, and increase executive effectiveness.
• Partner with Executive Assistants across the organization to resolve scheduling conflicts and coordinate efficiently across senior leaders.
• Manage logistics for visits from high‑level executives and government officials.
• Prioritize multiple competing demands, respond with urgency, and ensure flawless execution under tight deadlines and changing business conditions.

The Person

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with a significant amount supporting a leader for a publicly traded, global company.
• Impeccable communicator and representative for Stanley Black & Decker, both verbally and in written communication; professional and positive demeanor and executive presence.
• Expert proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, experience with travel systems and expense reimbursement procedures.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem‑solving with strong and independent decision‑making capability.
• Highly resourceful team‑player, able to work independently and effectively.
• Excellent analytical, time‑management, and project management skills; high degree of attention to detail and tenacity in execution.
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work in a complex, matrixed organization.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Forward‑looking thinker, actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• English fluency; Portuguese knowledge a plus.

The Details

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan tailored to your country of hire.

Benefits and Perks

• Grow: career paths across a global company with 20+ brands.
• Learn: access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: opportunities to volunteer, give back, and support sustainable business practices.

Our Culture

We are the world’s largest tool company and a leader in innovation. We embrace a culture of collaboration, creativity, and purpose, encouraging you to impact millions of customers worldwide.