Administrative Assistant to the General Manager

TAMKO is seeking an Administrative Assistant at our Joplin, Missouri manufacturing facility to support the General Manager by providing front-office administrative support, coordinating plant and community activities, and serving as a key liaison between plant employees and corporate teams.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors; greet guests and coordinate appropriate site access and direct or escort visitors to the appropriate location.
• Provide administrative support to the General Manager, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and coordinating business-related activities.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, lodging, and itineraries for plant leadership and visitors as needed.
• Conduct research, compile information, and create reports and summaries to support business operations and decision-making.
• Lead new employee onboarding activities and coordinate related documentation.
• Serve as a liaison for plant employees with Corporate HR and Accounting; follow up with cross-functional teams to gather information as needed.
• Serve as the point of contact for community events and requests (Community Goodwill) and coordinate plant participation.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute meetings, training sessions, employee events, including logistics, materials and catering arrangements.
• Track, order, and maintain adequate office supplies and coordinate administrative needs for the facility.
• Serve as a liaison for vendors (uniform, janitorial, pest control, etc.) and coordinate plant administrative support for capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and office efficiencies while supporting plant operational objectives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Accurate data entry skills, attention to detail, and strong follow-up/organization skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to operate computer and other office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.

In addition to competitive wages, TAMKO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and is subject to change at any time based on business needs.

About TAMKO

TAMKO Building Products LLC is one of the nation's largest independent manufacturers of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing products, and related building materials. Headquartered in Galena, Kansas, TAMKO has been committed to innovation, quality, and customer service for over 80 years. Our success is driven by our people - individuals who take pride in their work, share an ownership mindset, and are dedicated to delivering excellence. At TAMKO, we strive to foster a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and succeed.