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Executive Assistant - Supply Chain-Leprino Foods

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Overview

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

For our Denver, CO corporate headquarters we are seeking an Executive Assistant - Supply Chain to help us achieve the growth needed to continue moving our organization to even larger levels! The incumbent plays a key role in providing executive administrative and project support to the SVP.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the administrative and logistical details associated with the day to day operations of the Executive.
• Coordinates travel arrangements including special international travels needs as they arise which may include: obtaining passports, visas, necessary country information, and health regulations.
• Processes and audits expenses for executive and direct reports to ensure departmental activities are conducted within established budgets.
• Initiates department’s new hire processes to ensure all systems and technology are available for new employees.
• Maintains the security of the executives’ records and files (both electronic and paper).
• Organizes and coordinates logistical arrangements and oversees planning and financial accountability for division and department meetings and events.
• Attends department staff meetings, prepares agenda, circulates minute notes, and ensures action item follow ups for each meeting.
• Arranges and compiles weekly departmental reports by printing, sorting and distributing to SVP and necessary department leaders.

We Offer You:

• The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. Leprino couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible workforce. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with Leprino is our ultimate goal. Through competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, and sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit, incentives, and our annual Profit Sharing plan – Leprino hires to retire.
• A chance to reside in sunny Denver, Colorado: 300 days of sunshine, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains and all its outdoor wonders!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of administrative-related work experience with 3+ years of supporting an executive level position.
• Experience with Office365 (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); and can adequately troubleshoot questions.
• Experience with different office equipment, including printers, copiers and fax machines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Holds a Notary Public designation (or is eligible to obtain such designation) preferred.

A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide group of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers, and one another.

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