Manufacturing Administrative Assistant Analyst

Country Oven Bakery; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Country Oven Bakery in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an administrative professional to handle data-driven tasks, ensure data accuracy, and support SQR initiatives. You will leverage Excel to transform data for plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

This role requires a high school diploma, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling confidential information. Flexibility to work different shifts and strong teamwork across departments are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and phone skills.

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 Excel functions and Pivot Tables.
• Analyze operational, personnel, and accounting data to support reporting and planning.
• Ensure data integrity through audits and quality checks.
• Maintain effective communications with necessary parties.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Perform administrative job duties in an efficient, safe and accurate manner, while following all company policies and procedures. Provide problem-solving assistance to the department and maintain controls necessary to assure accuracy of system data. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire division in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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.

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.

Desired

• Administrative experience in an office or professional environment.
• Previous food manufacturing experience.

Job Info

• Location: 2840 Pioneer Dr, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, US.
• Job Schedule: Full time.
• Line of Business: Manufacturing.
• Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hourly or Salaried: Hourly.
• Reports to: Site Leader.