About this role
<h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">About the role: </span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:black">The Office Administrator plays a critical role in supporting daily site operations, serving as a central point of coordination for office administration, vendor management, employee services, and visitor engagement. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.</span></p> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Key responsibilities include: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk222827013"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Office & Site Administration: Manage day-to-day office operations, maintain front office area, monitor access, manage parking permits, badges, lockers, and conference room scheduling. Conduct daily office walk-throughs to ensure conference rooms, equipment, and common spaces are in good working order. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Vendor & Contract Coordination: Serve as primary contact for office-related vendors (uniforms, PPE, vending, water services, printers, office supplies); place orders, receive and distribute materials, track usage, approve invoices, and troubleshoot service issues.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Employee Services & Support: Coordinate uniforms, safety shoes, locker assignments, and onboarding logistics for new employees; assist HR with administrative support and employee communications.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Visitor & Event Coordination: Manage visitor scheduling and logistics using tracking forms; prepare PPE and site access; plan and execute events ranging from small office gatherings to large multi-day conferences and celebration events.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Communications: Prepare and distribute weekly announcements, newsletters, and digital signage; update site electronic communication boards and email communications as required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Facilities & Equipment Support: Coordinate printer/copier maintenance, manage breakroom supplies and equipment, control front office access panels, and support general facility needs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Records & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, including certificates of insurance, vendor documentation, and administrative logs; support compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. Manage inbound and outbound mail via USPS, FedEx, and UPS.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Special Projects: Support plant initiatives as needed, including signage design and production, safety or operational assistance, and cross-functional project support.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform all other related duties as requested.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">About you: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field preferred, or an Associate Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant office administration experience</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum of 2–4 years of office administration, facilities coordination, or administrative support experience required.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency with office technology such as Microsoft Office Suite (email, calendars, spreadsheets, document management, printers/copiers) </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Attention to detail and confidentiality handling</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work in a manufacturing or plant environment while promoting safety and GMP standards</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">This role is site-based and front-facing, requiring consistent presence at the office to support employees, vendors, and visitors.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:14.0pt 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: </span></strong></h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><a name="_heading=h.gjdgxs"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products. </span></li> </ul>