What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Administrative Assistant position at Seaboard Foods?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Executive Administrative Assistant opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. This Executive Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative support functions for the CEO and leadership team. This role will include scheduling, event planning, reporting and several other duties as assigned.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE: Customer focus, resourcefulness, and optimize work processes.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We have an exciting Executive Administrative Assistant opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. This Executive Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative support functions for the CEO and leadership team. This role will include scheduling, event planning, reporting and several other duties as assigned.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
- Provide world class administrative support for the Executive Leadership Team, including preparation of various business reports, planning and facilitation of company events, correspondence, materials requiring a high level of confidentiality, and travel arrangements.
- Complete expense reports for the Executive Leadership Team
- Facilitate invoice process for approvals and routing.
- Distribute reports to leadership and the board of directors.
- First point of contact for third-party consumer affairs group to facilitate internal answers to customer inquiries.
- Coordinate and ship sales materials orders to sales representatives, brokers, and customers.
- Assist in the planning and execution of company events, i.e., sales meetings, service anniversaries, American Royal BBQ, Annual Management Meeting, employee meat sale, holiday events, etc.
- Coordinate and ensure a positive experience for customers and visitors to headquarters, plants, and farms.
- Collaborate and coordinate internal office activities.
- Answer telephone calls, screen calls and take messages, for executive personnel.
- Other tasks and duties as needed.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE: Customer focus, resourcefulness, and optimize work processes.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in an administrative role supporting executive level employees.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to interface with all levels within the organization.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, hours may adjust based off needs of leadership
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The employee must able lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
