Manufacturing Admin Specialist: Keep Production Moving

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

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals-Oxford, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Administrative Assistant to support the manufacturing/production team and handle diverse administrative tasks in a startup U.S. manufacturing operation.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and juggling multiple priorities in a hands-on environment. The position is a direct hire, offering a salary of $40,000–$50,000 per year and opportunities to contribute to production, procurement, and trade-related processes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in manufacturing admin, clerical, or office support is 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

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals-Oxford, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Administrative Assistant to support the manufacturing/production team and handle diverse administrative tasks in a startup U.S. manufacturing operation.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and juggling multiple priorities in a hands-on environment. The position is a direct hire, offering a salary of $40,000–$50,000 per year and opportunities to contribute to production, procurement, and trade-related processes.