The Office Manager serves as the administrative hub of the manufacturing facility, coordinating across operations, leadership, human resources, accounting, vendors, and employees. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of the facility, ensuring efficient office operations, and acting as a central point of contact for internal and external communications.
In a facility of 70-200 employees, the Office Manager dedicates approximately 30–40% of time to administrative operations, 10-20% to HR support, 5–10% to accounting and purchasing support, 20–35% to facility and safety administration, and 5–10% to executive support.
What you will do
Administrative Management
- Manage day-to-day office operations and coordinate administrative staff and reception functions.
- Maintain and enforce office procedures and policies.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, mail, shipping, and package distribution.
- Coordinate company-wide communications and announcements.
Human Resources Support
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding orientation and training.
- Support employee engagement activities and company events.
Financial Administration
- Reconcile office expenses and company credit cards.
- Assist with procurement documentation and support finance team as needed.
Purchasing & Vendor Management
- Order office and facility consumables; track deliveries.
- Coordinate vendor services and manage service agreements and contracts.
- Obtain quotes, compare pricing, and support procurement documentation.
Manufacturing & Compliance Support
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections as needed.
- Assist with OSHA documentation, recordkeeping, and corrective action tracking.
- Conduct onsite safety training and support emergency preparedness documentation.
Facility Coordination
- Coordinate facility maintenance requests and manage office and common area upkeep.
- Schedule service providers and contractors; track facility-related expenses.
- Coordinate office moves and workstation setups.
- Manage access control, keys, and badges.
Executive & Leadership Support
- Prepare presentations and meeting materials for leadership.
- Take meeting minutes and track action items.
- Coordinate company events and support customer visits.
What you bring
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive office management or administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common business software applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of HR processes, accounting principles, and safety compliance practices.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Bonus points for the following
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA record keeping requirements and safety documentation.
- Experience with vendor management and procurement processes.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.