Administrative Assistant to the Manufacturing General Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Administrative Assistant to support our startup U.S. manufacturing operation.

You will provide administrative and organizational help to the production team, maintain records, and keep information accurate as priorities shift. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing administration, is proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, and can manage multiple tasks with professionalism and teamwork in

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing administrative, clerical, or office support experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Exposure to international business, import/export operations, & or supply chain processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the manufacturing/production team
• Enter, update, and maintain production, inventory, shipping, or other operational records
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, work orders, forms, and other documentation
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and tracking production activities
• Communicate with production employees, supervisors, vendors, customers, and other departments
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, shipping/receiving, or order-related paperwork as needed
• Monitor and organize paperwork to ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Enter data into company systems and maintain electronic and paper files
• Help identify missing information or discrepancies and follow up as needed
• Perform general office and administrative duties to support the manufacturing operation
• Assist with international trade documentation and administrative processes.
• Support communication with suppliers, logistics providers, and business partners.
• Help coordinate purchasing activities and vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate records related to shipments, orders, and procurement activities.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

multitasking

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Job Summary

Seeking a professional, detail-oriented Manufacturing Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support to all areas of a startup U.S. manufacturing operation. Primarily This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, enjoys keeping things organized, and can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Direct Hire Position

Salary: $40 - $50K

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the manufacturing/production team
• Enter, update, and maintain production, inventory, shipping, or other operational records
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, work orders, forms, and other documentation
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and tracking production activities
• Communicate with production employees, supervisors, vendors, customers, and other departments
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, shipping/receiving, or order-related paperwork as needed
• Monitor and organize paperwork to ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Enter data into company systems and maintain electronic and paper files
• Help identify missing information or discrepancies and follow up as needed
• Perform general office and administrative duties to support the manufacturing operation

International Trade & Procurement Support

• Assist with international trade documentation and administrative processes.
• Support communication with suppliers, logistics providers, and business partners.
• Help coordinate purchasing activities and vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate records related to shipments, orders, and procurement activities.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing administrative, clerical, or office support experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Exposure to international business, import/export operations, & or supply chain processes preferred.

This is a great opportunity for an organized administrative professional who wants to be part of the operation -not just sit on the sidelines! Your work will be with people and process that keep a manufacturing facility get up and moving.