Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Partner

Yash Enterprises & Equipment Co.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our Executive Team, acting as a force multiplier in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will manage calendars, prepare briefings, and coordinate cross-functional projects to translate priorities into action.

The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and capable of influencing outcomes, with experience supporting senior leaders and preparing board-level communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting multiple senior executives or an executive team in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience preparing executive- and board-level communications and materials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational backbone of the Executive Team, managing calendars and leadership rhythms.
• Orchestrate executive alignment by managing agendas, facilitating meetings, and ensuring follow-through on key initiatives.
• Prepare executives for high-stakes engagements with clear, concise briefings and context.
• Partner with leadership to compile and deliver executive-level and board-facing reporting, insights, and materials.
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper—prioritizing time, surfacing critical issues, and enabling focus on what matters most.
• Drive accountability by tracking decisions, action items, and cross-functional dependencies to completion.
• Lead coordination of travel and logistics with a high standard of efficiency and experience.
• Support and help drive cross-functional projects, applying strong project management and analytical thinking.
• Bring a forward-looking lens—anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and proactively solving problems.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism and judgment.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Board communications

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our Executive Team, acting as a force multiplier in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will manage calendars, prepare briefings, and coordinate cross-functional projects to translate priorities into action.

The ideal candidate is proactive, discreet, and capable of influencing outcomes, with experience supporting senior leaders and preparing board-level communications.