Sr Administrative Assistant

Sanderson Farms
United States
Full timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Interpersonal savvy","Problem solving","Initiative","Attention to detail","Customer focus"]

Provide administrative support to a VP and/or Sr. Director across assigned departments, serving as a central point of contact. Manage information flow, prioritize communications, and run calendars, meetings, and event logistics, including travel arrangements. Maintain and file departmental records with strict confidentiality, prepare reports and presentations using analytical work, and support departmental operations such as certificates of insurance and requisitions/purchase orders.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
5 days ago

Sr Administrative Assistant

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Job Summary

Provide administrative support to a VP and/or Sr. Director across assigned departments, serving as a central point of contact. Manage information flow, prioritize communications, and run calendars, meetings, and event logistics, including travel arrangements. Maintain and file departmental records with strict confidentiality, prepare reports and presentations using analytical work, and support departmental operations such as certificates of insurance and requisitions/purchase orders.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as central point of contact for assigned department(s) and manage/prioritize information flow (calls, emails, mail).
  • •Manage calendar for VP and/or Senior Director, arranging travel, meetings, and events.
  • •Maintain departmental files and accurately file documents on a timely basis with strict confidentiality.
  • •Prepare meeting agendas and follow up on action items; organize and schedule meetings and training.
  • •Compile/analyze information and prepare reports and presentations, including regulatory/QA & safety customer performance data.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum four (4) years of relevant clerical experience; experience supporting senior leadership preferred.
  • •Associate’s degree in Business or a relevant discipline (or an Administrative Assistant Certificate plus education combination).
  • •Exceptional verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail.
  • •Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • •Strong organizational skills and a customer-centric, sense-of-urgency approach in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:4+ years
Education:Associate's in Business
Skills:Interpersonal savvyProblem solvingInitiativeAttention to detailCustomer focus
Certifications:Administrative Assistant Certificate
Tech Stack:Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Company Brief

Sanderson Farms
Produces and processes poultry products, including fresh and frozen chicken, for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. One of the largest vertically integrated poultry companies in the United States, with operations spanning hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Laurel, United States
Founded: 1947
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