Administrative Assistant

GE Aerospace • Beavercreek, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is a leading provider of engine controls, accessories, and performance-monitoring solutions for the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. The Beavercreek facility manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds and performs complex machining, fabrication, investment casting, product engineering, development, testing, repair, and overhaul.

The Administrative Assistant supports the Dayton site, Site Leader, Plant Leader, and Unison Manufacturing Leader, as well as Production Leadership. The role creates and distributes reports and presentations, maintains calendars and documents, books travel, coordinates meetings and events, and handles purchasing and vendor coordination. It maintains current production details and department performance metrics, supports onboarding and site communications, and assists with requests from other local sites or business leaders as needed.

The position requires strong computer skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a self-directed approach with limited supervision. It typically follows first-shift hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some schedule flexibility and occasional off-hours support. The role provides direct support to the production floor and calls for forward thinking, creativity, and a hands-on approach.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or a high school diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution.
• Very strong computer skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet day-to-day short-term objectives.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including navigating files, entering data, using VLOOKUPs, and performing sums.
• Ability to obtain a purchase card for company supplies and other purchases, including group lunch meetings.
• Sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Experience with computer applications such as SSS, SAP, and Gensuite.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn and understand policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to handle and keep information confidential.
• Strong team player with a desire for a hands-on approach to manufacturing troubleshooting.
• SAP/ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, populate, and distribute reports and create PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain calendars and book travel for executives and other leaders.
• Support ad hoc projects, plan meetings, and execute objectives.
• Support the Dayton site, Site Leader, Plant Leader, and Unison Manufacturing Leader.
• Coordinate employee events with outside vendors and prepare for meetings.
• Assist Production Leadership with purchasing supplies and complete SSS ordering.
• Maintain Production Leadership documents electronically and keep production details current and accurate.
• Manage and support large and small meetings, including setup, catering, and logistics.
• Own and schedule standard site rhythms and events, including all-employee meetings and roundtables.
• Manage site communication boards and TVs.
• Manage ordering and inventory of branded materials.
• Assist with new employee welcomes and onboarding.
• Maintain department performance metrics.
• Coordinate rooms and accommodations for company leadership meetings held onsite.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with on-site vendors supporting facility functions, such as cafeteria vending.
• Assist other local sites or business leaders without full-time administrative support, as needed.
• Support ad hoc site requests.
• Provide direct support to the production floor, respond to questions, and work toward day-to-day short-term objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k), company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation or illness.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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