Administrative Assistant

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Administrative Assistant position in the NA Ops Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the NA Operations Elkhart team. You will learn a tremendous amount in this role and will be given exposure to other parts of the business, including subject matter experts from a wide variety of divisions and professions. This role is ideal for a self-motivated and driven engineering/business student who has a desire to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment where your work will make a difference daily.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, HR, operations, quality and safety on projects and daily work functions.
• Assist in identifying and implementing solutions to improve business processes.
• Apply lean/manufacturing principles to achieve business objectives.
• Assist with the establishment of production standards.
• First point of contact for visitors/ drivers
• Work with an operations team consisting of production staff, production support, quality assurance and operations.
• Serves as the first point of contact for all visitors and drivers, managing gate access, ensuring all individuals sign‑in, and conducting required safety briefings.
• Participate in hands-on learning experiences through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership.
• Present learning and recommendations to various business leaders in both individual and group project formats.
• Other duties as required/assigned

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Responsible for their own safety and required to report any unsafe acts or conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the quality and integrity of their work including reporting & data accuracy.
• Continuously improve the level of support provided to stakeholders which ultimately affects the end-customer.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook. Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills including the ability to adapt and professionally communicate with a variety of people via phone and e-mail
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge, confidence, and flexibility to handle several activities simultaneously and be able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Possess knowledge of transportation terms & manufacturing processes.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Posses These Qualifications:

• Associates in a related field or 4 years of experience, within a manufacturing administrative role.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience with warehouse inventory systems.
• Experience with an ERP System (ex. IFS, SAP).
• Experience with Traffic Management System.
• The ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to manufacturing settings.  The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.    Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.  The employee is occasionally required to move about the office and visit manufacturing facilities.  Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.   When in the production facility, the employee will be required to wear close toed shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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