What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Associate position at Manthei Wood Products?
Manthei Wood Products in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin is looking for a Business Operations Associate who thrives on keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes —someone who loves checklists, communicates clearly, and brings a customer-first mindset to everything they do.
In this role, you’ll support our leadership, HR, safety, logistics, and production teams with essential administrative tasks, data entry, and coordination. If you’re the type who notices the small things and keeps the big picture in focus, we want to hear from you!
Manthei Wood Products’ benefits package includes competitive compensation, excellent health insurance with high employer cost sharing, paid time off with additional paid holidays, 401k employer match, profitability bonuses, access to an onsite Success Coach, and product discounts with the Manthei Group family of businesses!
1st shift position, Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shift. Some Friday mornings may be needed.
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Administrative Support:
Assist management with day-to-day administrative tasks
Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation
Help coordinate internal communications
- HR Coordination:
Assist with onboarding, orientation, and documentation for new hires
Maintain employee records and support HR compliance efforts
Help facilitate internal communication and team member engagement initiatives
Assist HR Manager with employee training programs to enhance skills
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Safety Administration:
Support the EHS Coordinator with compliance tracking, training logs, and safety documentation
Schedule and document safety meetings, audits, and inspections
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Production & Data Entry:
Enter daily production numbers and operational metrics into internal systems
Work closely with production teams to ensure accurate reporting and record keeping
Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in collaboration with the General Manager, Supervisors, Maintenance, and Safety
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Other duties as assigned based on overall company needs
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, mobile apps and social networking.
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Experience with ERP systems (ie. Netsuite)
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Being bilingual in Spanish is a bonus, though not required.
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An associate’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
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Minimum 3-5 years experience in an office environment.
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Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Customer service focused
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Detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable.
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Able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professional discretion
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A beacon of reliability, punctuality, and a heart of service
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Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Embodies our core values of collaboration, responsibility, and growth
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be reliable and punctual, be respectful and communicate well with other team members, and have a positive, winning attitude.
Manthei Wood Products is a part of a larger collection of companies known as The Manthei Group. To learn more about the company and the products we make, please visit www.mantheiwoodproducts.com
Manthei Wood Products is an equal opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to talking with you!
