Administrative Assistant - Manufacturing

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will provide essential support and facilitate smooth operations of day-to-day activities within the department. You will serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication, organization, and administrative support across the department. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Requirements

• Associate degree required
• 5+ years of experience in an administrative role
• Strong ability to work autonomously
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Effective Time Management skills to prioritize work efficiently
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools efficiently
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written effectively
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

• High degree of autonomy and project management abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Create reports for various audiences, keeping in mind the purpose of the report.
• Effectively use standard office equipment and software to support business processes.
• Plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet organizational objectives.
• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.
• Understand customer context and uncover customer KPIs.
• Utilize calendar and scheduling tools to support prioritization for self and others that you support.
• Articulate the importance of digital communication, explain different digital communication channels, create positive customer emails, practice common sense guidelines on social media, and understand Service Data Privacy and Security Compliance.
• Communicate confidently during service interaction, set appropriate expectations, and provide relevant product/service updates.
• Plan and manage project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
• Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision making.
• Understand, evaluate, use, and engage with digital technology and information, as well as create and share digital content, while being aware of essentials like safety, privacy and ethical considerations.
• May support multiple departments or entire business units.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree