Office & Sales Manager

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Columbus, MS is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee day-to-day office operations supporting production. You will lead Inside Sales, Scheduling, Shipping & Receiving, Purchasing, AP/AR, and HR activities, ensuring accurate records and efficient workflows.

The role requires strong ERP knowledge, payroll coordination with Kronos, and the ability to implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of office management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inside sales team, including hiring and training.
• Become site's ERP subject matter expert.
• Manage production scheduling and align with customer, production, and shipment needs.
• Manage shipping coordinators and records for receiving/shipping.
• Review operational reports and schedules for management.
• Analyze processes and implement improvements.
• Plan and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate HR onboarding, Kronos payroll, and benefits administration.

Skills

Office management

ERP systems

Scheduling

HR coordination

Kronos Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kronos Payroll

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

Manage the office operations to support the company's day-to-day production functions. Manage Inside Sales, Scheduling, Shipping & Receiving, Purchasing, AP/AR, as well as some HR functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage inside sales team, including hiring and training of Inside Sales Rep’s.
• Become sites ERP subject matter expert.
• Manage production scheduling and ensure schedule aligns with customer, production, and shipment needs
• Manage shipping coordinators as well as receiving and shipping process and recordkeeping

Operations & Reporting

• Review operational reports and schedules to keep management informed, identifying trends and flagging issues
• Analyze internal processes and recommends/implements procedural or policy improvements (e.g., supply management, records disposal)
• Plan, administer, and controls budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies

Office & Records Management

• Plan and manage office systems, layout, equipment procurement, and supply inventory to maintain efficiency.
• Design and oversee filing and information management systems, including record retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal procedures.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of office machinery, equipment, and related electrical/mechanical systems.

HR Liaison Duties

• Manage office staff personnel activities, including, recruiting, HR onboarding, Kronos payroll, and vacation/benefits administration
• Coordinate activities of clerical staff, assigning and monitoring workload
• Serve as the location's resource for HR-related matters — new hires, onboarding, benefits, and safety — partnering with Corporate HR and participating in site safety committees

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of office management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred