Director of Administration - Manufacturing GA #2647

Right Talent Right Now; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dalton, GA is seeking a Director of Administration to oversee office activities and staff. This role involves managing multiple departments and implementing strategies to enhance service quality and productivity. Candidates should have a four-year degree with 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation and development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to drive efficiency and improvement.
• Experience with Lean techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage department supervisors and oversee office operations.
• Drive innovation and improve customer service efficiencies.
• Maintain company policies and foster team development.

Skills

Office administration practices

Interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Creative problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Director of Administration - Manufacturing GA #2647

• Full‑time
• Position Title: Director of Administration - Manufacturing GA #2647
• Relocation: Yes
• Location: Dalton, GA

Manufacturing Company is seeking someone to serve as Director of Administration. The Director of Administration is responsible for overall office activities, directing and coordinating office staff, and participation in related corporate projects. As a Director, one will need to know many aspects of the business and feel confident to make quick, informed decisions. In this role, the Director of Administration - Manufacturing is expected to identify and implement successful strategies to improve quality of service, productivity, and profitability in all administrative areas. This position serves as a critical resource internally to upper management, office and production staff. The position also serves as a vital resource to customers and suppliers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Director of Administration will directly manage department supervisors of Customer Service, Art Department, Accounting Department, Marketing, Retail Division, and Human Resources.

• Recruit, train, and motivate an office team that is focused on providing world class customer service.
• Drive office innovation. Find better ways of doing things to improve efficiencies and customer service.
• Pursue quality at every opportunity. Lead a team that strives to do things right the first time.
• Oversee company policies, procedures, and office operations.
• Manage and assess work performance and workload of all office staff.
• Provide team members with the appropriate training, tools, direction, motivation and discipline to enable their success while monitoring progress and achievement through established performance metrics.
• Maintain administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, training and appraising employees.
• Improve business standardization to utilize best company practices.
• Attend quarterly Strategic Planning meetings.
• Maintain pricing spreadsheets and implement price increases in the ERP computer system.
• Maintain item files including addition of new items, colors, sizes, and packaging detail.
• Help resolve customer requests, issues or complaints.
• Investigate and implement solutions to business problems and enhance current methods of doing business.
• Enjoy independent, project-based work. Some projects will require self‑teaching to determine a solution for business opportunities.
• Have a desire to get things done quickly and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will possess a four‑year college degree with 3–5 years of direct supervisory experience, demonstrate knowledge of office administration practices within a manufacturing company environment, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail and task oriented, and possess creative problem‑solving skills. Applicants must also have a good attitude, flexibility to juggle multiple tasks, and the ability to comprehend at a rapid pace. We are seeking a team player with strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), who is highly motivated and a self‑starter. Experience using Lean techniques and approaches in driving positive change is a plus.

ABILITIES

• Strong hands‑on leadership traits and sense of urgency
• Analytical business savvy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent computer skills working with Microsoft Office applications

BOTTOM LINE REQUIREMENTS

1. 3+ years of direct administrative supervisory experience in an office environment in a manufacturing company.
2. Experience as liaison between customers and company departments.
3. Local or in the General Region.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.