Production Admin Assistant

Mecalux; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecalux in Melrose Park, IL is seeking an experienced Plant Admin Assistant to support the Plant Manager with a range of office tasks, Excel tracking, and communications.

You will investigate inquiries, coordinate payroll-related bonus payments weekly, manage projects, print production labels, and maintain accurate timekeeping and PTO rosters across departments in a manufacturing setting. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Experience handling admin tasks in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and email.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, track, respond to, and follow up on inquiries directed to the Plant Manager.
• Coordinate weekly payroll-related bonus payments with payroll.
• Manage all special projects and activities requiring Plant Manager involvement.
• Print production labels.
• Coordinate with internal departments, outside vendors, and staffing agencies.
• Time keeping responsibilities; maintain rosters of hours, PTO hours, etc. for all departments.

Skills

Excel

Word

Email communication

Timekeeping

Payroll coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, bilingual (in English and Spanish) Plant Admin Assistant to join our team in our Melrose Park, IL plant.This person will be responsible for general administrative tasks within the office for the Plant Manager. Tasks will include using Excel, Word, e-mail and other administrative tasks as needed.Responsibilities:Investigate, track, respond to, and follow up on inquiries, requests, concerns, and/or complaints directed to the Plant Manager.Communicate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate bonus payments are processed weekly.Manage all special projects and activities requiring a high level of involvement by the Plant Manager.Print production labels.Communicate with internal departments, outside vendors, and staffing agencies.Time keeping responsibilities.Maintain rosters of employee hours worked, available PTO hours, etc. for all departments.Requirements:Personality: Candidates must have integrity, be highly analytical, and have a strong desire to be deeply involved in the business. Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization.General administrative skills (working with excel, e-mail).Good PC skills.Previous experience working for a manufacturing company and comfortable with entering a plant environment.Bilingual English/Spanish.