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Office Administrator Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Company: DeLaval DeLaval is seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility in Chillicothe, Missouri. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient office operations, supporting site leadership, coordinating administrative activities, and helping create a positive employee experience. The Office Administrator serves as a key point of contact for employees, vendors, and external partners while providing administrative support for workforce planning, employee development initiatives, onboarding activities, training coordination, and employee engagement programs.
This position reports directly to the Factory Manager in Chillicothe, Missouri. In Support of Our Amazing Team, We Offer Competitive compensation Year-end bonus Paid vacation plus additional time off at the end of the year 401(k) with company match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Work-life balance Professional growth and development opportunities And MORE!
About DeLaval For more than 140 years, DeLaval has been driving progress in milk production through innovative solutions that help dairy producers succeed. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to making sustainable food production possible. Working with dealers across North America, we provide integrated solutions including milking systems, consumables, and services that help dairy producers address challenges related to animal welfare, food safety, farm profitability, and labor efficiency. At DeLaval, our people are central to our success. We prioritize safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement while empowering employees to think and act as One DeLaval , Make Things Happen , and Set Direction .
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate office operations ensuring seamless in person and remote workflows . Act as the primary liaison between teams, vendors and external partners.
- Organize schedules, team meetings and events in the office.
- Provide administrative support for workforce planning, staffing, and employee development initiatives as directed by site leadership and Human Resources.
- Coordinate training activities, maintain training records, and assist with employee onboarding and development programs.
- Maintain accurate records including invoices, contracts and employee documentation.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and workplace safety standards.
- Collaborate with HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, to ensure seamless employee experience.
- Manage office supplies and equipment, assist in on-boarding new team members, creating a welcoming and supportive experience.
- Promote and reinforce DeLaval's values, culture, and leadership expectations across the organization.
- Serve as a champion for inclusion, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Required Skills and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in office administration, administrative support, office coordination, or a related business support role.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, training activities, or office events.
- Commitment to supporting a safe, professional, and positive workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial facility.
- Experience with employee onboarding, training coordination, or maintaining training records.
- Experience coordinating with Payroll, Benefits, or HR Operations teams.