Senior Administrative Assistant

About Faurecia

Faurecia products and systems are in one out of three vehicles on the road today, including vehicles manufactured by the biggest and most well-known automotive brands in every region of the world.

Our comprehensive offer for SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY includes zero-emission hydrogen solutions, ultra-low emissions solutions, systems for advanced driver assistance and products made with a range of optimized and sustainable materials.

With our COCKPIT OF THE FUTURE, we create value for brands and connected experiences for consumers with our expertise in seating, interiors, lighting, body electronics, sensors, actuators and other display technologies and cockpit electronics.

But Faurecia is also so much more than a top-7 global automotive and technology leader. We inspire safer, more comfortable, more personalized and more sustainable mobility. We create advanced solutions to accelerate the transition towards CO2 neutrality.

We believe people matter. We work on challenges that matter. If you join us, you’ll take a journey that matters.

We’re hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant

Our Clean Mobility Division is looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant for it’s office in Columbus, IN to support our Purchasing and Quality/Total Customer Satisfaction VPs’.

Under the direct supervision of the vice president this position provides administrative support for the vice president and department. In addition to typing, filing and scheduling, performs duties such as financial record keeping, coordination of meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, supporting employee engagement and community events, and other special projects. Also, answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload, recommends changes in office practices or procedures.

You’ll work on challenges that matter

This job will require you to

• Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and department activities for all members of the department.
• Create and develop visual presentations for the vice president. Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofread copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Establish, develop, maintain and update filing system for the vice president and the department.
• Organize and prioritize large volume of information and calls. Answers phones for vice president. Takes messages/answers all routine and non-routine questions.
• Sorts and distributes mail. Opens mail for the vice president. Draft written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary. Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
• Act as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
• Assist the Administrative team with special projects on as-needed basis, which may include: planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, coordinating direct mailings, creating brochures.

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• An Associate's degree in Administration; or its equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Microsoft Office suites, Oral and written communication, Attention to detail
• LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Priority Setting, Time/process management, Customer focus, Problem solving, Drive for results, Motivating others
• BEHAVIOURS: Respect, Energy, Exemplarity

We believe people matter

Faurecia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Join us, and take a journey that matters