Administrative Operations Lead
Sandvik · Wixom, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteCustomer ServiceFull-time
Main Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary coordination point for office operations and service support activities
- Support service and sales teams through quoting, scheduling, and operational coordination
- Manage purchasing activities and vendor coordination
- Oversee shipping and receiving processes from the office
- Cook up calibration activities with customers and external partners
- Organize and track building maintenance and service schedules
Key Responsibilities
- OFFICE OPERATIONS
- Quoting Support: Prepare and manage service and maintenance quotes in coordination with service and sales teams
- Scheduling: Coordinate calibration schedules and service activities with customers and external partners
- Purchasing: Manage purchase orders, vendor coordination, and supply tracking
- Shipping & Receiving: Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Service Coordination: Support service execution by aligning internal teams, schedules, and materials
- FACILITY & ADMINISTRATION
- Building Maintenance: Organize and track maintenance schedules, vendor visits, and facility needs
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with service providers for building, calibration, and office support services
- Office Organization: Maintain an efficient and organized office environment that supports daily operations
Cross-functional
- Act as a key link between service, sales, and administrative functions
- Ensure timely communication and follow-up across internal teams and external partners
- Support continuous improvement of operational processes and workflows
What Success Looks Like
- Service and calibration activities are scheduled and executed efficiently
- Quotes and purchasing processes are accurate and completed on time
- Shipping and receiving operations run smoothly with minimal delays
- Building maintenance and vendor activities are well organized and proactive
- Internal teams feel supported and operations run without disruption
Core Skills
- Experience in office operations, service coordination, or administrative support
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Attention to detail in quoting, purchasing, and documentation
- Able to manage schedules and coordinate across multiple priorities
- Comfort working with vendors, service providers, and internal teams
Cross-functional Skills
- Strong communication across service, sales, and administrative teams
- Able to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and follow-through
- Able to balance daily operational tasks with longer-term planning
Personal Traits
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive and reliable in managing responsibilities
- Hands-on and responsive to operational needs
- Collaborative and team-oriented
Required Competencies & Tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
- Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred
- Familiarity with shipping and logistics processes
- Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in office operations, administrative coordination, or service support
- Experience in a technical or industrial environment preferred
- Education Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field preferred