Operations Support Specialist

Operations Support SpecialistA growing food manufacturer in Antigo, WI is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to serve as a key connection between employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership. As the first point of contact for the facility, this role helps maintain a professional environment while providing essential administrative and operational support to production, quality, safety, and leadership teams.Operations Support Specialist Responsibilities:Welcome visitors, employees, vendors, and customers while ensuring compliance with facility security procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Maintain a professional and organized reception and office environmentReview, process, and maintain production work orders, quality documentation, and operational recordsTroubleshoot inventory and production documentation discrepanciesSupport safety initiatives, incident reporting, quality audits, and compliance documentationAssist with product data management activities, including product changes and new item setupCoordinate employee communications, update workplace postings, and maintain production metrics displaysFacilitate onboarding activities, including orientation scheduling, paperwork preparation, technology setup, locker assignments, and employee resourcesManage uniform programs, vendor invoices, and related administrative activitiesCoordinate employee recognition programs, celebrations, engagement initiatives, and company-sponsored activitiesSupport wellness committees, employee events, and workplace engagement programsSchedule and prepare meeting spaces and assist with event setup and cleanupMonitor inventory and order office, breakroom, and production-related suppliesPerform general administrative duties, including answering phones, processing mail, filing, coordinating travel, entering data, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondenceSupport payroll-related administrative processes and documentationCoordinate charitable donation requests and distributionsRequirements for Operations Support Specialist:High School Diploma or GED requiredValid driver's license and proof of insurance requiredAt least two years of administrative experience in a professional environment preferredExperience working with ERP systems preferredStrong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointHigh attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environmentProfessional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information responsiblyOccasional travel may be requiredSome off-shift work may be necessary based on business needsRegularly required to sit, use hands, communicate verbally, and hearOccasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 poundsAbility to work in both office and manufacturing environments