Administrative Assistant - Manufacturing

Advantages
- Competitive wages - 42K- 48K dpeending on experience
- RRSP employer matching
- Health; Vision and Dental Benefits
- Health Spending account
- Virtual Health
- EAP Services
- Engagement Events

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant - Manufacturing will include:
- Generates purchase orders for components.
- Processes stock orders and date production base on department capacity – communicate issues with operations.
- Work with production and shipping to ensure all orders are scheduled for delivery in a timely manner.
- Print appropriate reports to identify outstanding purchasing orders and pending status purchasing orders to avoid missed shipments.
- Offers back up support for other buyers within the company guidelines and procedures.
- Seeks new components, supplies, services, and vendors to support company and departmental objectives.
- Evaluates supplier performance per company/compliance standards, policies, and procedures for corrective action, negotiation, and/or decision-making.
- Creates and maintains communication slideshows monthly for the plant.
- Assists with the coordination of plant engagement events.
- Provides periodic backup support for other department personnel. Including Scheduling and Production; Quality; Shipping and Receiving.
- Contributes to and fosters a safe work environment by upholding all safety rules and procedures; and embracing our Target Zero philosophy.

Qualifications
- Candidates with two years hands-on-experience in a strong customer service oriented environment.
- 2 years of experience with ERP: SAP software
- Strong in excel – formulate slides – tracking inventory, spreadsheets
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Must be willing to be cross trained in shipping clerk functions, and inbound scheduler functions.
- Must command good reading, writing computational, analytical, and listening skills.
- 2-3 years of experience required in Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, but also team oriented.
- Must be adaptable to internal and external customer demands.
- Experience in logistics; purchasing; and/or scheduling considered as asset.
- Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration considered an asset.

Summary
If you are interested in the Administrative Assistant - Manufacturing position and would like to apply, please follow the “How to Apply” steps below.
How to apply:
1) Respond directly to this job posting by registering and applying to the posting directly at www.randstad.ca
2) Please also directly email saudia.yusuf@randstad.ca with the title "Administrative Assistant - Manufacturing"

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