Business Support Specialist

Standlee Premium Western Forage•Ellensburg, WA

11d

About The Position

The Business Support Specialist supports daily business and production operations through administrative coordination, data management, purchasing support, production reporting, inventory transactions, and operational recordkeeping. The role helps ensure accurate, timely processing of production information, purchase orders, inventory movements, and operational documentation, working closely with production, procurement, inventory, logistics, and management teams to support efficient operations and continuous improvement. Bilingual Spanish skills are used to support communication in the production environment. The position profile outlines key responsibilities and performance expectations but may not cover every task; additional job-related duties may be assigned based on operational needs and management direction. The role includes managing the front desk, supporting scale operations, and serving as a professional contact for visitors, vendors, and business partners. Team members are expected to follow the company's Workplace Professional Standards of Conduct, including expectations for service, courtesy, ethics, safety, teamwork, responsibility, accountability, integrity, and professionalism. Team members may occasionally be exposed to moving machinery, varying temperatures, and production environments. Noise is typically moderate and may vary with production activities. Rare travel by vehicle to local Standlee locations may be required.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in business operations, production support, manufacturing administration, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, inventory management systems, purchasing systems, or production software.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Support daily production and operational activities through accurate and timely administrative coordination.
Create purchase orders, verify supporting information, and route them through the appropriate approval process.
Enter and maintain production data, inventory transactions, and operational records in company systems.
Collect, organize, and analyze operational data and performance metrics to support production reporting.
Maintain accurate files, logs, records, and operational documentation in accordance with company standards.
Support inventory reconciliations, transaction processing, and inventory adjustments.
Verify production and inventory information for accuracy and completeness and follow up on discrepancies.
Coordinate information and documentation among production, inventory, purchasing, logistics, and management teams.
Support vendor communications related to purchase orders, deliveries, invoices, and required documentation.
Monitor operational reports, identify discrepancies, and follow up on items requiring resolution.
Track inventory movements and support efforts to maintain accurate inventory records.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency as part of process improvement initiatives.
Translate operational documents and communications as needed to support clear communication in the production environment.
Organize and maintain office, production, and operational records in accordance with company standards.
Manage the front desk, support scale operations, and serve as a professional point of contact for visitors, vendors, and business partners.
Monitor and maintain office and operational supply inventories.
Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.