Administrative Assistant - Consumer Products

Sargento Foods Inc • Plymouth, WI

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Consumer Products Business Unit by providing essential support and facilitating smooth operations of day-to-day activities within the department. The Administrative Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication, organization, and administrative support across the business unit.

Requirements

• Associates degree required
• 5+ years of experience in administrative role
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, & Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective in building strong relationships across the organization at all levels with varying personalities.
• Ability to create or enhance a positive, productive team environment with a genuine customer service attitude.
• 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 MS office tools efficiently
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written effectively
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization and external parties.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents.

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.
• Articulate the importance of digital communication, explain different digital communication channels, create positive customer emails, practice common sense guidelines on social media, and adhere to 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 (e.g., Crisis Management, Sales Meeting, Strategic Planning).
• 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.
• Exercise a high degree of autonomy and project management abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• 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