Operations Assistant

Foundation FSSC; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal development

Flexible working culture

Supportive work environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Assistant to support its management and global teams. This role involves practical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations and a pleasant work environment. You will manage communication channels, assist with travel arrangements, and support meeting planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a high standard for customer service, and a willingness to learn IT systems. Join a dynamic and flexible organization that values work-life balance and personal development opportunities in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on and enthusiastic personality with excellent communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with IT affinity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Affinity with IT systems and willingness to learn.
• Ability to adapt to the business of FSSC; System Certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a high proficiency level and ambition to work in an international environment.
• Experience in administrative, customer, office, and/or facility management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication channels and support FSSC team members.
• Assist with travel arrangements and meeting preparations.
• Assist the FSSC Global team with travel arrangements.
• Support in planning and preparing meetings and events.
• Update organizational policies and procedures in case of changes.
• Responsible for office supplies and facilities.
• Assist the FSSC Team in operational efficiency and maintaining team wellbeing.

Skills

Customer Service Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Systems Affinity

Administrative Management

Adaptability

English proficiency

Administrative experience

Job description

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The Operations Assistant provides support to the FSSC management team, the Global team, and to external stakeholders and contributes to an efficient and pleasant work environment. The Operations Assistant is responsible for practical and administrative tasks and supports the international FSSC team.

You will be working closely with an experienced direct colleague, Operations Assistant, and you will report to the Operations Manager, Melle Koedijk.

Key Results

• Manage communication channels:
• Internal: General support for FSSC team members in answering questions.
• External: General support to external stakeholders and answering helpdesk questions.
• Assist the FSSC Global team with travel arrangements.
• Support in planning and preparing meetings and events.
• Update organizational policies and procedures in case of changes.
• Responsible for office supplies and facilities.
• Assist the FSSC Team in operational efficiency, having a good overall view of the organization and team members’ well-being.

Foundation FSSC

Since 2009, Foundation FSSC has been the leading, non-profit, and independent provider of certification schemes for ISO-aligned Management Systems.

More than 37,500 organizations worldwide, including premium A-brands, are certified to the FSSC 22000 Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems. The FSSC 24000 Social Sustainability Scheme was published in 2022. Both certification schemes contribute to FSSC's vision to create a better world by helping organizations contribute to the SDGs. FSSC employs about 55 professionals. Half of them work in the Netherlands, the rest from other locations in the world.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Hands-on, conscientious, and enthusiastic personality.
• High standard for customer service support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Affinity with IT systems and willingness to learn.
• Ability to adapt to the business of FSSC; System Certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a high proficiency level and ambition to work in an international environment.
• Experience in administrative, customer, office, and/or facility management is a plus.

Offer

If a healthy work-life balance and agile working within an international environment is top of your wish list, then as an Operations Assistant at FSSC, you've come to the right place. In addition, you can also count on:

• Ample opportunities for personal development.
• An open culture within a flexible organization, where your future colleagues enjoy their work and are passionate about their company.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Administrative and Project Management

Industries

Food and Beverage Services