Executive Assistant

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.    PRODUCTS.   CUSTOMERS.

 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

 

Job Purpose and Overview

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief People Officer, the Vice Presidents, and Group Leads within the People Team. This role will also offer occasional support to other leaders as needed.

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in managing complex calendars, coordinating both international and domestic travel, and organizing meetings and events with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism. A strong ability to prioritize and multitask effectively under minimal supervision is crucial. Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and similar applications is essential, along with the ability to prepare, analyze, and present information in a polished and professional manner.

 

This role requires prior experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C-suite level, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating discretion, and building relationships across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.

 

Work Environment: This is a Hybrid position in Jackson, MI. Candidates must reside in Jackson, MI or surrounding areas to be considered for this role.

 

What will you do as an Executive Assistant at Dawn Foods? 

• Executive Calendar Management:
  • Manage and prioritize multiple complex executive-level calendars with sensitivity to shifting priorities and time zones.
  • Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them with discretion and professionalism.
• Travel Coordination:
  • Arrange and oversee all business travel and accommodations for direct reports and interview candidates, including international travel logistics.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate travel policies and streamline itineraries for maximum efficiency.
• Meeting and Event Planning:
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