Executive Assistant - COO & VP Manufacturing

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Pleasant Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance premiums

HSA contribution

11 paid Holidays

Paid Time Off/PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the COO and VP of Manufacturing at the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin facility.

The role requires 5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment and excellence in calendar management, travel coordination, and professional communication. The Executive Assistant will partner with the factory leadership team, organize domestic and international travel, prepare meeting materials, and manage travel

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5+ years of Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant support for C-Suite and/or manufacturing senior level leaders.
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support by assisting in managing and tracking deliverables and ensuring deliverables are completed within deadlines.
• Manage schedules and calendars, including all meetings and appointments with full access to calendars. Take pro-active approach, looking ahead to ensure the schedule is planned effectively for the Executive.
• Ensure Executive is prepared for and has the right materials for meetings on a daily schedule.
• Plan and book international and domestic travel including air, lodging, and ground transportation.
• Assist in the organization of company events and off-site corporate meetings including arrangement of event location, food and beverage arrangements, audio and visual equipment requirements, and so on.
• Manage and maintain travel and expense reports and corporate credit card profile.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel booking

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Concur travel & expense

Job description

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join HARIBO and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States.

Supporting both our COO/Chief Operations Officer & VP of Manufacturing, located on-site at our manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to both our COO and our VP of Manufacturing. It’s a great time to join HARIBO as we continue to spread “Childlike Happiness” (one of our core values) to consumers across the country. Are you HARIBO?

The Executive Assistant for the COO & VP of Manufacturing plays an integral role to ensure an effective and smooth-running manufacturing organization, partnering closing with the Executive Assistant peers and engaging with our factory leadership team.

The ideal Executive Assistant will have 5+ years of experience supporting senior level Executives (Director level or above) in a fast-paced environment – ideally within a manufacturing environment. The proven ability to manage calendars and schedules effectively, prior experience booking both domestic and international travel for senior leaders, and demonstrate initiative and a pro-active mindset. Are you HARIBO?

Responsibilities:

• Provide full administrative support by assisting in managing and tracking deliverables and ensuring deliverables are completed within deadlines
• Manage schedules and calendars, including all meetings and appointments with full access to calendars. Take pro-active approach, looking ahead to ensure the schedule is planned effectively for the Executive
• Ensure Executive is prepared for and has the right materials for meetings on a daily schedule
• Plan and book international and domestic travel including air, lodging, and ground transportation
• Assist in the organization of company events and off-site corporate meetings including arrangement of event location, food and beverage arrangements, audio and visual equipment requirements, and so on
• Manage and maintain travel and expense reports and corporate credit card profile
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment and ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Provide Executive Administrative support to our COO & VP of Manufacturing on-site at the HARIBO factory in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant support for C-Suite and/or manufacturing senior level leaders (Directors and above in a Manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience supporting Executives (Directors or above) in a global organization
• Prior experience with Concur or similar travel/expense management systems
• Prior experience booking international travel arrangements
• Fluency in German and/or prior experience working for a German owned/European owned organization can be helpful but is not required

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrative initiative and pro-active mindset
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels within a manufacturing and corporate environment
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [e-mail].