External Operations Manager Jobs in Hixson, TN (NOW HIRING)

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As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Plant Operations Associate serves as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient front desk operations. Additionally, to support the HR and Operations teams with various administrative tasks, contributing to overall organizational efficiency and a positive workplace environment. 

 
What you'll do: 

Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner. 
Manage and coordinate tour requests for clients or visitors as needed. 
Monitor and manage front gate operations, including visitor check-in, issuing badges, and verifying access.

Answer and direct incoming phone calls, take messages, and manage voicemail systems. 
Maintain the front desk area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and presentable at all times. 
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries; prepare outgoing mail and packages. 
Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings. 
Manage and maintain office supplies inventory; place orders as needed. 
Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, scanning, and copying. 
Escalate breakroom issues as necessary regarding stock levels of food and drinks. 
Escalate housekeeping/cleanliness issues with our janitorial service as needed for entire facility. 
Assist HR with onboarding tasks, including preparing welcome kits and scheduling orientations. 
Help coordinate employee events, trainings, and meetings in collaboration with HR and Operations. 
Support Operations with tasks such as vendor coordination, facilities requests, and internal communications. 
Manage use of company vehicle requests. 
Respond to internal and external inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and timeliness. 
Uphold confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. 
Perform other tasks assigned by management. 

What you have: 

Bilingual - Spanish-speaking required; ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients and employees. 
Proven experience in a receptionist, administrative assistant, or front desk role. 
Familiarity with basic HR functions such as onboarding, recordkeeping, and employee communications.

Understanding of office operations and standard administrative procedures. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace. 
Experience using office equipment (e.g., multi-line phone systems, printers, scanners). 

Knowledge of scheduling tools and basic calendar management. 
Exposure to HRIS or employee management systems is a plus. 
Basic understanding of confidentiality requirements in handling HR and company information.

Comfortable coordinating with vendors, facilities staff, or external service providers. 
Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.

Customer service experience or client-facing role background is highly desirable. 

 
What you're good at: 
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. 
Possess an exceptional attention to detail. 
Customer Service Orientation 
Professionalism 
Self-motivated and takes initiative. 
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
Hands on problem solver.  
Operate in a team-based environment 
Discretion and Confidentiality 
What else? 

Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8a-5pm and occasionally a flexible after-hours schedule to support 24/7 manufacturing operations. 
Must observe all safety requirements dictated by Mohawk. 
May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement 
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally 

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.