Operations Assistant

Henkel group • Warren, MI

7d • $60,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Operations Assistant supports daily activities related to overall plant operations. The role requires working independently and collaboratively, adapting to change, and responding quickly and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Responsibilities include coordinating site meetings and luncheons; managing office operations and records; supporting site safety, contractor orientation, reporting, invoices, goods receipts, and vendor management; maintaining office, key, and asset records; managing reception and visitor support; and handling other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Office Administration or equivalent experience in a business-related field.
• Detailed-oriented, with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid foundation working with required office software and equipment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the posting also specifies proficiency with Outlook, formulas, pivot tables, and presentations.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Able to handle multiple priorities from multiple sources.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and set up site-wide meetings and luncheons.
• Manage office operations, including postings, communication records, incoming and outgoing mail, and contact information.
• Process site 5S records, including tracking audits and performance.
• Support contractor orientation, retain associated records, and support safety training.
• Maintain key-card systems and submit monthly reports, including SHE hours, headcount, and waste.
• Participate in the Safety team, wear appropriate PPE when required, and follow safety rules.
• Process invoices, support goods receipts for non-inventory items, and assist with contractor and vendor management.
• Support record-keeping requirements for asset inventory and other engineering records.
• Ensure visitor and incident-management supplies are accounted for during emergencies.
• Manage the front reception area and serve as the first point of contact for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Maintain office supplies and order inventory as needed.
• Maintain key inventory, the weekly manpower sheet, and the Warren telephone directory.
• Organize site visits for the Grainger boot truck.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing insurance plans starting on day one.
• Paid time off, including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time; vacation buy/sell program.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
• Annual performance bonus and service awards.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• 12-week gender-neutral parental leave, up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
• Fertility support and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
• National and international growth opportunities and access to skills-development courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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