About the company:
Our client is a global leader in the production of custom thermoplastic elastomers, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, consumer goods, and medical. With manufacturing sites in Germany, the USA, and Malaysia, and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer-specific solutions, the company is recognized for its high-quality product lines and reliable global service.
About the role:
The company is seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented individual to provide comprehensive administrative support to its North American Management Team. This role serves as a strategic partner, facilitating internal communication, coordinating cross-regional requests, and supporting company-wide initiatives. The position requires the ability to manage sensitive information, streamline communication platforms, and support leadership with scheduling, travel planning, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Tasks:
- Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the North American Management Team.
- Support strategic initiatives by aligning with the company's value system and communicating priorities across the organization.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Coordinate and manage administrative requests from global regions.
Administrative & Operational Support:
- Provide general administrative, clerical, and office support to senior management.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and documenting meetings; manage resource conflicts for leadership.
- Maintain and update internal communication channels (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, intranet).
- Manage calendars, inboxes, and planning tools for the management team.
- Organize travel arrangements and prepare expense reports for executives.
- Support internal communications and company-wide initiatives.
- Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years plus experience supporting senior level management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal communication (Oral and Written).
• Active listening, information gathering and processing
• Efficiency in executing tasks professionally and thoroughly, with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and highest level of confidentiality.
• Proactive approach with timelines and resource planning.
• Excellent computer skills, including all MS Office/Tools (ideally including Decisions within TEAMS),
• Excellent organizational, planning and task management skills.
• Must exhibit a high level of attention to detail.
• Skills in database management and record keeping.
• Able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Language Skills:
- English
- Spanish a plus
- German - highly desired
Benefits:
The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k + match, PTO and more.