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Administrative Assistant

Flex · Buffalo Grove, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive executive support to our General Manager and Directors in a dynamic medical manufacturing environment. This role serves as a critical liaison between executive leadership and our 1,200+ person organization, requiring exceptional communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare industry setting.

What a typical day looks like

  • Manage calendars for General Manager and Directors, coordinating meetings
  • Prepare and edit executive-level documents
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting
  • Prepare briefing materials and agenda items for executive meetings
  • Organize and facilitate executive meetings
  • Take detailed meeting minutes and distribute action items
  • Plan and execute executive events and customer visits
  • Coordinate quarterly business reviews and annual planning sessions
  • Serve as primary point of contact between executives and internal/external partners
  • Track and follow up on key initiatives and deadlines
  • Assist with special projects
  • Maintain confidential files and records
  • Interface with manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and site support functions
  • Coordinate with HR on executive recruiting and organizational changes
  • Manage executive expense reports and budget tracking
  • Support customer relations activities and staff meeting preparations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 9 years of administrative experience supporting executive leadership
  • Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, medical devices, or regulated industries strongly preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact professionally at all organizational levels
  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities

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