Knorr-Bremse Watertown , NY 13601
Posted 3 weeks ago
Administrative Assistant
LOCATION: Watertown / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 6613 | JOB GRADE: 10 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse -the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico-reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary/Objective
To serve as the focal point of support and assist multiple Senior Leaders as well as other employees in the respective departments group, by performing complex and confidential administrative duties, as well as project-related activities, associated with the team's needs on a daily basis, striving to meet the goals of the company.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare routine and advanced material (memos, presentations, legal documents, scorecards), including confidential and time-sensitive information. Gather, analyze and compile data for reports, spreadsheets, charts, and business updates.
Collect marketing information (operators, car builders, competitors) of designated countries from but not limited on internet, railroad associations, conferences etc.
Project Administration
Skills and Competencies
Advanced Microsoft Office applications, as well as other software programs specific to the business (i.e., SRM, SAP, PPM); creative ability in developing charts, spreadsheets, reports and graphic presentations
Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
Strong organizational skills and follow-through / detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in order to meet deadlines
Project management and problem-solving skills
Event Planner / Meeting Coordinator
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to build strong working relationships with staff level managers, suppliers, customers and other employees
Proficient at data collection, analysis and presentation
Teamwork/team player - working with others to build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams
Self-motivated / Ability to exercise a significant amount of discretion and independent judgement; a resourceful mindset for accomplishing objectives
Adaptability & Flexibility, including the ability to work successfully in various, complex, changing and challenging environments, and with diverse people
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
The employee will be required to perform duties on a computer terminal, in an office environment. The employee may be exposed to shop floor conditions; i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an office work environment position.
Required Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Business or Related Field
0-2 Years of Relevant Experience
The base pay range for this role is $49,707 - $64,653 USD. The company reasonably expects to pay within that range, however, New York Air Brake considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We've got the right stuff, do you? Let's find out together.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!
New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Nearest Major Market: Watertown
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