Administrative Assistant / Mfg Engineering Support

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

ESPO
Apply for this Job
Job Title: Administrative Assistant / Manufacturing Engineering Support
Location: Wheeling area
Job Type and Duration: 3 month+ contract; potential contract to hire
Pay range: $28 - $32/hr
Hours: 8am - 5pm : Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, tracking raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to identify potential shortages and facilitate timely reordering.

Purchase Order Processing: Generate purchase orders for raw materials and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and price accuracy.

Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and distribute production reports, including daily production summaries, quality control reports, and shift change logs.

Compliance Management: Assist in maintaining compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.

Data Entry and Analysis: Input production data into ERP systems, analyze trends, and generate reports to identify areas for improvement.

Communication and Coordination: Coordinate with other departments such as quality control, and maintenance to ensure smooth production flow.

Meeting Support: Schedule and organize meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes for the manufacturing team.

Administrative Tasks: Handle general administrative duties such as filing, copying, and maintaining / updating documents

Required Skills and Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, report generation, and document creation.

ERP System Knowledge: Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage inventory, production orders, and other manufacturing data.Oracle experience is a definite plus.

Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping, ensuring compliance with manufacturing procedures.

Organizational Skills: Efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively collaborate with manufacturing team members and other departments.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree in business administration or related field preferred
1-3 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing environment

ESPO Corporation


View all open jobs at

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefit package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, 401k. etc after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.
Date Posted: 13 April 2025
Apply for this Job