Admin Assistant (Manufacturing)

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a meticulous and proactive Administrative Assistant in Marietta, GA . In this high-impact and essential role, you will be responsible for supporting the backbone of a busy manufacturing environment by managing shop orders, coordinating with sub-contractors, and ensuring the smooth daily assignment of production tasks. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below.

In an Administrative Assistant job you’ll be responsible for:

• Production Support: Managing the daily release and close-out of shop orders, as well as maintaining and updating order status.
• Purchasing & Inventory: Sourcing raw materials, shop supplies, and components; performing routine cycle counting for raw materials, subcomponents, and work-in-progress (WIP).
• Order Management: Handling EDI input for open orders, entering discreet purchase orders for customers, and sending acknowledgments.
• Team Coordination: Managing daily employee shop order assignments and checking morning assignments to update for attendance or production issues.
• Vendor Relations: Communicating with sub-contractors via phone and email to place new orders, request updates, or expedite shipments.

What you’ll need:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong PC knowledge, specifically with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Spanish is a major plus.
• Organizational Skills: A highly organized approach with the ability to gather information and troubleshoot "needs" effectively.
• Work Ethic: A team-player mentality and a strong commitment to your work and schedule.

Perks:

• Consistent Schedule: Stable daytime hours with a standard Monday through Friday shift.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing setting with exposure to purchasing and logistics.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime as required).
• Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour (higher rates may be considered for candidates with extensive experience).

Click on Apply Now to be considered for this Administrative Assistant job in Marietta, GA , or visit our website to search for other opportunities that are currently available.

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together.

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