Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator

Company Overview:

Hettich was founded in 1888 and is today one of the world's largest and most successful manufacturers of furniture fittings. Over 6,600 members of staff in almost 80 countries work together towards one objective: developing intelligent technology for furniture. With it, we excite people across the globe. And are a valuable partner to the furniture industry, retailers and the trades.

The Hettich brand stands for consistent values: for quality and innovation. For reliability and closeness to customers. Despite our size and international significance, Hettich has remained a family owned business. Independent of investors, we have a free hand in shaping our future with a focus on the human element and sustainability.

Job Summary:

Team oriented Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator who will work independently to accomplish a wide range of project coordination, administrative and executive support initiatives in a fast-growing environment.

Essential Functions:

• Administration- Assist CEO and CFO with travel planning, calendar coordination, expense reimbursements, etc. Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations as requested. Responsible for planning meetings and taking detailed notes at management meetings. Corporate Fleet Administration, Out of Office Calendar management.
• Reception- Answer and transfer phone calls. Greet and sign in visitors. Receive and distribute incoming mail.
• Sales Department support- Help set up and arranges various aspects of Sales Department meetings; order/set up food; make hotel reservations and travel arrangements; make dinner reservations.
• Clerical- Scan and/or file departmental documents as needed.
• Company Events- Assist with coordination on all aspects of all company events
• Supplies- Order supplies as needed

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attributes & Qualities

• Takes care of communication (verbal and in writing) with colleagues and suppliers and in different layers of the organization (communicates effectively from the operational organization up to senior management level if needed).
• Delivers added value to the team based on knowledge and experiences to be able to find the right solutions.
• Clear and reliable – accepts personal responsibilities and follows through
• Humor and fun – injects humor and fun into work
• Performance oriented – achieves a clear result or objective
• Demonstrated commitment – makes a choice to be active team member
• Respectful – respects other team members
• Represents colleagues – represents knowledge of specific discipline and provides that input to the team
• Strives towards personal development – performs and learns as part of the team

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates Degree or experience equivalent
• Relevant clerical experience; experience providing administrative support to senior leadership preferred

Language Skills:

• Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to read, and interpret general department materials. Ability to write business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, and management

Mathematical and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Must possess a strong customer and employee-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

Computer Skills:

• Previous experience with variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, data base and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Working environment:

• Works in a temperature controlled office.

Physical Demands:

• Will be sitting for majority of the work day. Will need to be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as necessary.

Expected Hours of Work:

• Monday through Friday. 8:00AM-5PM.

Travel:

• No expected travel required. May be required to travel locally to attend training, etc.

Safety Equipment:

• Wear approved safety shoes for working in manufacturing environment as well as approved standard eye protection glasses.

This job description is not inclusive of all of the duties of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Hettich America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buford, GA 30518: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Administrative experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location