Executive Assistant/Office Manager

Maple Leaf Farms

Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, Follow Through, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Management, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSTED
7 days ago

Join Our Leadership Team!

Are you a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment? Do you enjoy being the trusted right hand to senior leadership while helping drive organizational effectiveness and operational excellence?

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant & Office Manager to serve as a key partner to our President and leadership team. This is more than a traditional administrative role—it's an opportunity to play a critical part in executive operations, strategic coordination, communication management, and organizational success.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, business-minded, and capable of balancing high-level executive support with day-to-day operational coordination. You will work closely with executive leadership, employees, customers, and external partners while helping ensure priorities stay aligned and initiatives move forward.

What You'll Do!

Executive Support

  • Manage the President's complex calendar, scheduling priorities, travel arrangements, and executive time management.
  • Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting materials for executive and leadership meetings.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for communications directed to the President.
  • Screen, prioritize, and coordinate requests requiring executive attention.
  • Coordinate domestic and occasional travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense reporting.
  • Assist with executive correspondence, presentations, confidential documentation, and partner communications.
  • Anticipate needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support designated members of the leadership team as assigned.

Office Management & Operations

  • Support leadership team initiatives, projects, and company events.
  • Coordinate activities involving customers, vendors, visitors, and internal teams.
  • Anticipate operational needs and recommend solutions that improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Help maintain a productive, professional, and well-organized executive office environment.

Communication & Coordination

  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between the President, leadership team, and key stakeholders.
  • Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to ensure execution and accountability.
  • Support strategic projects and special initiatives.
  • Assist with leadership meetings, company functions, and organizational events.
  • Handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Administrative Support

  • Maintain organized electronic and physical records.
  • Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense reconciliation.
  • Develop and improve administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Ensure executive documentation and records are accurate, organized, and readily accessible.

What We're Looking For!

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or Executive Support experience.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, or leadership teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership teams, board activities, or ownership groups.
  • Experience coordinating executive meetings, travel, and strategic projects. 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Highly organized and proactive
  • Professional and discreet
  • Resourceful and solutions-oriented
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Skilled at building relationships across all levels of an organization
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
  • Committed to excellence and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Work directly with executive leadership and contribute to organizational success.
  • Be part of a collaborative and professional leadership environment.
  • Play a meaningful role in driving communication, coordination, and operational effectiveness.
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.

 

About the Company

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Maple Leaf Farms