Pendleton Engineering Services Administrative Associate

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Pendleton Finishing Plant in Pendleton, SC and reports to the Engineering Services Manager (ESM). The Engineering Administrative Assistant position provides support on operational engineering related issues, including associate time entry, training tracking & documentation, daily scheduling for the ESM, Contractor sign in, and data entry.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the development of Engineering Services procedures and policies


• Maintain files, records, and reports


• Administer specified tasks in SAP Management System


• Enter data into AMMS


• Open and close PM packets in AMMS


• Maintain ESM’s daily calendar


• Update the Engineering Dept DMS board daily


• Prepare management information reports and documents


• Liaison with payroll, absence recording, and holiday recording systems


• Assist engineering management with AMMS PM development and modifications


• Enter and maintain associate education/training documentation


• Maintain up to date files on contractors related to certificates of liability insurance & drug screen results


• Maintain safety sub-committee information


• Coordinate sub-committee activities


• Collect, prepare, and mail legal & environmental documents


• Any other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications – Required:

• Ability to speak, write and read the English language


• Ability to read and prepare a variety of documents and reports including requisition entry, MES/AMMS reports, and other office correspondence


• Ability to communicate and interact with other associates, contractors, vendors, and the general public, while exhibiting poise, voice control and confidence


• Proficient in PC hardware components, desktop operation system software, application software, MES, AMMS, SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.


• Able to work alone on broad variety of projects


• Able to handle contractor/vendor visits and requirements

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Minimum 2 year Associates Degree preferred or equivalent experience in Administration.


• Proficient in SAP.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

The successful candidate should demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Problem solving and analytical skills


• Initiative and self-motivation


• Communication skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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