Manufacturing Assistant to the General Manager

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

Manufacturing Assistant to the General Manager

#2387OXNC

Job Summary
Seeking a professional, detail-oriented Manufacturing Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support to all areas of a startup U.S. manufacturing operation. Primarily This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, enjoys keeping things organized, and can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Direct Hire Position

Salary: $40 - $50K

Key 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

International Trade & Procurement Support

• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing administrative, clerical, or office support experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, International Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Exposure to international business, import/export operations, & or supply chain processes preferred.

This is a great opportunity for an organized administrative professional who wants to be part of the operation -not just sit on the sidelines! Your work will be with people and process that keep a manufacturing facility get up and moving.

About Express Employment Professionals-Oxford, NC

Since 2001 Express Oxford, NC has helped local companies and jobseekers meet to fill employment needs. Over that time, we have helped thousands of jobseekers find long-lasting careers. Our goal is to find job seekers the right long-term fit, at no cost to the job seeker! We look for you to join the Express family today.