Job Description

Plant Administrative Assistant at a Glance...

The Plant Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to plant leadership and cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Human Resources. This role is responsible for managing administrative processes, maintaining records, supporting reporting and communication efforts, and helping ensure efficient day-to-day plant operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits & Compensation Overview

• Starting Pay: $26.00 per hour
• Union facility
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 6% 401(k) Match
• Benefits begin 90 days after hire for hourly employees

Work Schedule

• Primarily Monday-Friday, Day Shift
• Typical hours are between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; flexibility may be required based on business needs
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, or schedule adjustments may be required to support plant operations, projects, audits, training, or special events
• Position works primarily in an office environment located within a manufacturing facility

What's on the Menu?

• Provide administrative support to plant leadership and various departments.
• Create, update, and maintain spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
• Perform accurate data entry, recordkeeping, and document management activities.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting materials and communications.
• Support employee communications, postings, and plant-wide announcements.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems and departmental records.
• Assist with invoice processing, purchase requisitions, and administrative transactions.
• Compile and analyze information for reports, metrics, and tracking purposes.
• Coordinate office supply inventory and ordering.
• Support employee engagement activities, training events, meetings, and special projects.
• Assist with audits, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, and external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and employee information.
• Support additional administrative and operational needs as assigned.

Recipe for Success – Apply Now If This Sounds Like You!

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining confidential information professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed.
• Ability to move throughout the facility to support business operations.

What About Dessert?

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business because we believe great people make great companies.

We invest in our employees through training, development, and advancement opportunities while maintaining a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. Join our Dover team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations that help keep our plant running efficiently and effectively.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.