Administrative Assistant - Engineering

Continental•Sumter, SC

1d•$45,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. YOUR TASKS In this role, you will perform administrative and office support activities for multiple managers. You will need to have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. As part of your responsibilities, you will also schedule resources such as people, complex meetings, appointments, rooms, make travel arrangements and compose expense reports. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Prepare and reconcile expense reports, purchase orders, and invoice payments Create and edit presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and business correspondence Manage department meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and filing systems Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Track and follow up on delegated tasks and deadlines for the Plant Engineering Manager Support planning and coordination of company events and activities Perform general administrative duties such as mail distribution, faxing, copying, and document management Gather and input data into standardized Excel and PowerPoint templates with accuracy and a professional appearance Manage small facility related projects Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures Other duties as assigned NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. THE ENVIRONMENT Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection and eye protection where required. This role is within a climate-controlled facility

Requirements

AAS degree and 3 years of administrative assistant support experience or 5 consecutive years of experience in an administrative support role

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree
Administrative support experience in a technical or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and reconcile expense reports, purchase orders, and invoice payments
Create and edit presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and business correspondence
Manage department meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items
Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and filing systems
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Track and follow up on delegated tasks and deadlines for the Plant Engineering Manager
Support planning and coordination of company events and activities
Perform general administrative duties such as mail distribution, faxing, copying, and document management
Gather and input data into standardized Excel and PowerPoint templates with accuracy and a professional appearance
Manage small facility related projects
Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned