Executive Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Senior Director, Operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, coordination, and communication tasks across the operations leadership team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support:

• Manage the Senior Director’s calendar, appointments, and meeting schedules.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including visas, flights, accommodation, and transportation.
• Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items for key meetings.

Communication and Coordination:

• Serve as a point of contact between the Senior Director and internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft and proofread professional communications, reports, presentations, and memos.
• Coordinate communication and follow-up with departmental leaders to ensure timely updates and task completions.

Document Management:

• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for operational documents, contracts, and confidential files.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and documentation as requested.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports, KPIs, and project updates.

Event and Meeting Support:

• Organize team meetings, leadership reviews, workshops, and plant visits.
• Manage logistics for internal events, such as catering, venue bookings, and visitor arrangements.
• Track and follow up on meeting deliverables with cross-functional teams.

Operational Assistance:

• Assist in tracking operational milestones, project plans, and department KPIs.
• Support onboarding of new employees in the Operations department (workspace setup, document processing, system access).
• Monitor office supplies and ensure equipment and services are functioning smoothly.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role, preferably in a manufacturing setting.