Office Manager

Office Manager - East Liberty, OH

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM's and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Office Manager who will coordinate and manage daily office operations effectively while providing cross-functional support across the organization. Key responsibilities include overseeing general office administration, purchasing and vendor activities, billing and accounting processes, DOT regulatory compliance, and administrative support for other LINK North American Testing locations. In addition, you will serve as the local Human Resources champion and liaison, helping coordinate HR initiatives, support employees and management, and promote a positive and well-organized workplace.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform general office management duties, including ordering supplies, maintaining records, coordinating shipping and receiving, and welcoming visitors to the facility.
• Support facility purchasing, ensuring expenses are charged to the correct accounts and/or job numbers. Provide cross-functional purchasing support to the other LNAT business units as needed, as directed by the purchasing manager.
• Ensure administrative compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for all vehicles operating on public roads under LINK Engineering's DOT number. Support employees with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) management and maintenance.
• Serve as the local liaison and champion for Human Resources. Assis with onboarding, maintain working knowledge of the Link Engineering employee handbook and benefits package to support employees, and communicate regularly with the corporate HR team.
• Create, manage and close out jobs (sales orders) throughout their execution. Provide labor and material cost data to the engineering team for job billing and submit monthly billing data to accounting for invoicing.
• Managing workplace accidents in accordance with established protocols.
• Recommending operation or procedural improvements to increase efficiency across the organization.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an office environment or relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.
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Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.