Administrative Assistant II - Silicones

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking Administrative Assistant II at our site in Charleston, TN.

What you will do:

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of Silicones at the Wacker Chemical Corporation plant located in Charleston, TN and will provide administrative support to the managers and business team for Silicones, Central Infrastructure and EHSS. The areas of focus include but are not limited to interacting and creating correspondence with internal and external customers to organize projects and activities for the team, maintain the training and SharePoint record systems. This position will require the ability to adapt to changing priorities regularly and adjust time management skills to support the team.

• Engage with Wacker employees to create a positive work environment.
• Develop, coordinate, and participate in employee engagement activities.
• Organize and coordinate employee team building activities.
• Engage with employees on a personal level to identify areas of opportunity.
• Coordinate on-site activities and events alongside other Administrative Assistants.
• Manage records and requests as assigned.
• Updating Learning Solutions (LSO) training records
• Manage controlled documents in Integrated Management Systems (IMS) library
• Generating purchase requests in SAP BuyNow
• Initiate IDM requests and IT requests
• Obtaining PPE for new hires and visitors
• Provide administrative and organizational support to assigned departments.
• Assist in scheduling and coordination of activities, meetings, catering, etc.
• Assist with preparation for executive and Board member visitors.
• Handle preparation of internal and external correspondence
• Coordinate and facilitate new employees and contractors onboarding as well as candidate interviews, expense reports, travel arrangements, and follow-up.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma or GED, associate degree preferred
• 5 or more years of experience in administrative support in a corporate environment
• Competency with business tools (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.)
• Self-motivated
• Highly proficient in PC applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePoint
• SAP capability preferred
• Strong service orientation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to adapt to changing priorities regularly and to employ time management skills to juggle multiple tasks that support the team.
• Able to interact with a high degree of professionalism with Executive Staff, government officials, and Board Members.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement