Administrative Assistant

Company Overview
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries.Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Overview
An opportunity exists for a high achieving, self-motivated, accomplished Site Administrator/Office Manager to join our manufacturing site in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Reporting to and working closely with the Site Leader, you will be a key member of the team taking ownership for all site-based administration processes and plant management support. This is a hands-on, extremely diverse role with many conflicting priorities to manage. Every day is different in this highly rewarding role, where you can utilize your problem-solving skills to make an important daily contribution to the success of our site.

Job Responsibilities

Some of the core responsibilities to this role include:
Office administration including purchase orders, financial reconciliation, site payroll and leave data, mail, phone calls, event planning, office supplies, expense reporting, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Work as a liaison between site associates and/or departments and corporate offices, including general accounting.

Maintain environmental, safety and financial records.

Responsible for all site/building services and maintenance.

Function as communication officer or other ER (emergency response) role.

Provide EHS admin support under the guidance of site leader (i.e. SDS register).

Onboarding of new employees to site.

Assist with operational training documentation.

Community outreach coordinator.

Provide support for plant initiative rollouts and projects

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

Extensive experience in an administrative role with broad responsibilities.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of promoting teamwork.

Able to operate efficiently under complex and challenging environments to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

Proficient in MS Suite of Office applications.

Highly organized with optimum accuracy and attention to detail

Proven ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills

SAP or similar experience preferred

HS diploma or equivalent

Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.