Office Manager

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Ankeny, IA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food • Biotech • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages daily office and facility operations, including maintenance, space planning, security access, supplies, mail, vendors, budgets, invoices, events, meetings, and workplace safety. Supports reception, employee onboarding, workstation setup, facility orientations, and administrative services. Maintains a functional, safe, organized workplace while coordinating service providers and supporting business continuity.
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Our vision is to provide expertise that empowers our partners to improve the effectiveness of the food system globally. Every role contributes to our values of Trust, Collaboration, and Innovation.
The Office Manager supports the daily office and facility operations of the Company. This includes managing resources, facilities, and service providers to ensure the office is functional and the building is well-maintained.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

Experience:  At least two years of related administration, facilities, and event experience preferred or any equivalent combination of experience.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Office & Facilities Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day office operations and workplace services.
  • Coordinate building and grounds maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Maintain building security measures, including key inventory and access management.
  • Coordinate office moves, workstation setups, and facility space planning.
  • Ensure common areas, conference rooms, and break areas are maintained and fully stocked.

2. Vendor & Budget Management

  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, including office supplies, shredding services, mail carriers, catering providers, and facility maintenance contractors.
  • Negotiate vendor agreements and monitor service quality and costs.
  • Track inventory usage and support budget planning and expense management.
  • Process invoices and maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies.

3. Mailroom & Administrative Services

  • Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and package distribution.
  • Coordinate shipping services, carrier pickups, and special mailing requests.
  • Support document retention and confidential document destruction processes.
  • Provide administrative support for office operations as needed.

4. Event & Meeting Coordination

  • Plan and coordinate company meetings, events, and workplace activities.
  • Manage room reservations, catering, setup, and event logistics.
  • Ensure conference room technology is operational and coordinate support when needed.

5. Safety & Workplace Support

  • Support workplace safety initiatives, emergency preparedness activities, and safety committee operations.
  • Assist with emergency response planning and facility-related drills.
  • Promote a safe, organized, and welcoming workplace environment.

6. Reception & Employee Support

  • Serve as backup receptionist, greeting visitors and directing inquiries professionally.
  • Support onboarding activities by preparing workstations and providing facility orientations.
  • Maintain inventory and distribution records for designated company products and materials.

SCOPE & IMPACT:

  • Ensures business continuity by maintaining efficient office operations, functional facilities, and adequate resources for employee needs.  
  • Partners across departments and businesses to support meetings, events, and employee activities.  
  • Manages relationships with external vendors and services providers to ensure qualify service, cost-effectiveness, and timely resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Customer Focus: Provides responsive, professional support to employees, leadership, visitors, and vendors.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in office operations, facility coordination and processes.
  • Organization & Time Management: Effectively manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Communication: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidentiality & Judgment: Handles sensitive information with professionalism.
  • Technology & Systems: Works effectively with office technology and business systems.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across departments.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:      8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:            Occasional =       0% - 33%

                    Frequent     =       34% - 66%

                    Continuous  =       67% - 100%

                    N/A               =       Not Applicable

Standing                                                                                         Occasional

Sitting                                                                                              Continuous

Walking                                                                                            Frequent

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping                                     Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder                                                            Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                                                      N/A

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights                                                                       N/A

Protected Heights                                                                            N/A

Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds                                                                                            Occasional

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds       Occasional

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment       N/A

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)       N/A

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery       N/A

Hand Movements:

Recording Data       Continuous

Operating Office Equipment       Continuous

Operating Computer       Frequent

Simple Grasping (right and left)       Continuous

Firm Grasping (right and left)       Continuous

Fine Manipulating (right and left)     Continuous

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls       N/A

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties       Yes

Color Definition       No

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties       Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas       Yes

Office       Occasional

Multiple Locations       N/A

Plant       N/A

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area    N/A

Rough Terrain       N/A

Other       N/A

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job requires the mental capabilities to learn, comprehend and communicate both orally and in writing.  Additionally, common sense and logical thinking are required to complete several job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General office working conditions exist, including some extended periods of computer work and extended hours during peak periods of activity.

TRAINING:

Safety:

Emergency Procedures                 

First Aid Training

Other:

On-The-Job                 

CQI

Employee Handbook

“Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.”

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least two years of related administration, facilities, and event experience, or equivalent combination of experience
  • Strong customer focus and professional support for employees, leadership, visitors, and vendors
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and judgment
  • Ability to work effectively with office technology and business systems
  • Ability to build strong cross-departmental working relationships
  • Ability to learn, comprehend, and communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, or maneuver materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally
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The Company
500 Employees
Year Founded: 1916

What We Do

The Lauridsen Group (LGI) is a privately held, global group of six independent companies focused on discovering and manufacturing products that advance health and nutrition. Its businesses include APC, BHJ, Boyer Valley Company, Essentia Protein Solutions, Proliant Dairy Ingredients, and Proliant Health & Biologicals, supplying functional proteins, food ingredients, and biological solutions for human, animal, and industrial applications across international markets.

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