Administrative Assistant, Plant Operations | Impact & Growth

Corning Incorporated; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Newton, NC, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide proactive, high‑quality support to the TCP Leadership Team and plant operations. You will coordinate schedules, meetings, travel, and office resources in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires highly organized, detail‑oriented individuals with strong communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to anticipate needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong computer and smartphone technology skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support plant activities and events, including leadership visits.
• Represent the site professionally to internal stakeholders, customers, and the outside community.
• Manage calendars, agendas, appointments, and meetings for the Plant Manager.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, graphs, reports, and other business materials.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements for customers, visitors, and staff.
• Manage plant-wide communications through email and BAS postings.
• Maintain conference room, cubicle, and office calendars.
• Manage seating charts for TCP1 and TCP2.
• Support office operations, including calls, mail, filing, and post office box activities.
• Maintain and order office supplies within budget.
• Coordinate snacks, beverages, food-service items, and PPE supplies.
• Partner with Facilities and cleaning teams to maintain a clean and organized plant environment.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive and dependable

Multi-tasking

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Relationship building

Education

Associate’s degree in business or equivalent

3+ years administrative experience

Demonstrated record of success

Experience supporting leadership/plants

Experience coordinating meetings/events/travel

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Newton, NC, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide proactive, high‑quality support to the TCP Leadership Team and plant operations. You will coordinate schedules, meetings, travel, and office resources in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires highly organized, detail‑oriented individuals with strong communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.