Plant Administrative Assistant

PPG Industries, Inc; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the Plant Manager in Oak Creek, WI. This role involves managing communications, organizing activities, and ensuring smooth operations within the plant. You will be the vital link between the Plant Manager and various stakeholders, including associates and customers. If you are highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in a manufacturing setting, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the plant's success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Plant Manager.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, and facilitate communication.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As the Plant Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support for the Plant Manager and will report to them. You will arrange activities, perform administrative tasks, respond to messages and requests on behalf of the Plant Manager on a variety of matters. You will be the communication link between the Plant Manager and plant associates, other PPG locations, customers, civic groups, and the community. You will work onsite in Oak Creek, WI.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Prepare correspondence and reports, complete assigned projects by gathering, compiling, and distributing information.
2. Keep informed of plant manager's activities, following up to facilitate responses to projects, phone messages, letters, help resolve scheduling conflicts.
3. Interact with all levels of PPG associates in most coatings & resins locations.
4. Provide administrative support to other functions, including operations services, HR, OPEX, etc.
5. Work with site teams to set up executive and customer visits, and audits. Schedule meeting rooms, arrange in-house and off-site meals, partner with market managers and sales associates to accommodate customer needs. Review and distribute incoming mail and packages.
6. Assume responsibility for appearance of conference rooms and the main lobby.
7. Help co-plan and implement employee activities and promote the plant's commitment to the community.
8. Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED required
2. 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
3. Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required
4. Strong communication and organizational skills