Manufacturing Admin & Data Reporting Specialist

Country-Oven-Bakery; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Country-Oven-Bakery in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an Administrative Specialist to perform data-heavy duties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. The role emphasizes Excel-based insights for plant leadership and cross-functional teams, plus strict data audits and interdepartmental coordination.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years, and strong MS Office and Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Flexible to work any shift as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and phone skills that demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced Excel skills to transform data into actionable insights for plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain complex spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports utilizing XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other analytical tools.
• Analyze operational, personnel, and accounting data to support reporting, workforce planning, and business initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity through detailed audits, reconciliations, and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate and effective communications with necessary parties.
• Ensure the accuracy of performed duties through internal audit processes.
• Understand and effectively utilize department systems and/or programs.
• Provide support to the team through assigned projects and day-to-day activities.
• Assist with and provide back‑up coverage to other administrative jobs as required for department effectiveness.
• Maintain and update various databases, spreadsheets and reports while meeting deadlines; audit for errors.
• Build and maintain working relationships with all levels of the organization, as necessary, to complete assigned tasks.
• Participate in and actively support all plant initiatives.
• Define, organize and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complete routine paperwork as required.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country-Oven-Bakery in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an Administrative Specialist to perform data-heavy duties, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. The role emphasizes Excel-based insights for plant leadership and cross-functional teams, plus strict data audits and interdepartmental coordination.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years, and strong MS Office and Excel capabilities.