Ops Administrative Assistant

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Ops Administrative Assistant to join the Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. 

What Will You Do?

• Works with Plant Manager to create, update and improve existing reports and processes to drive operational and organizational effectiveness.
• Working closely with Operations and HR staff, provides administrative assistance on projects. Handling a wide variety of tasks in support of the benefits, compensation, staffing, training, and administrative services functions.
• Support HR to ensure processes are compliant. Attending employee needs related to Benefits and other employee related issues.
• Working individually or with a team, assists with planning and carrying out company sponsored meetings, events or activities.
• Support compliance activities and processes to maintain plant ISO certifications (9001,14001 & 18000).
• Support Plant-wide improvement in communication and good business practices to include updating employee bulletin boards and balanced scorecard.
• Working Individually, or as part of a team, takes responsibility for planning and carrying out special events or activities. (e.g.Kaizens, Training Sessions) Preparation of special events that may include developing the schedule, obtaining the facility, handling all arrangements and details including agenda/presentations, support from outside suppliers.  
• Perform other duties as requested by Management and Team.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in an office/work environment.
• Be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite tools, Advanced Excel preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Be able to create effective reports and business correspondence.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. 
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish a diversified workload.
• Basic computer skills, Advanced Excel preferred, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Willingness to work outside comfort zone in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.  Must foster open communication and support an environment of innovation and creative change. 
• Be safety conscious and ensure established safety and HR procedures are followed. 

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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