Administrative Assistant

Altria Group, Inc.  - Franklin Park, IL
Monday, February 08, 2010

The mission of Altria Group, Inc. is to own and develop financially disciplined businesses that are leaders in responsibly providing adult tobacco consumers with superior branded products. Altria Group is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States, as well as U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton – recently acquired companies that offer leading brands in the growing moist smokeless tobacco and machine-made cigar categories.

US Smokeless Tobacco Company’s role is to responsibly manufacture and market its brands to adult tobacco consumers. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Administrative Assistant to join us at our manufacturing facility in Franklin Park, IL. The successful candidate will provide administrative support and assistance to the Plant Manager. Specific accountabilities include:

* Developing and preparing reports, developing and maintaining databases, creating color graphic presentations, scheduling meetings, creating expense statements, and making travel arrangements.

* Using PC software and network applications to research, communicate and compile information for the staff including sensitive and confidential information.

* Providing computer operation support and software instruction by maintaining a high level of knowledge in word processing and electronic e-mail software packages, as well as Company-specific software programs.

* Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and handling operational and logistical details pertaining to off-site meetings.

Specific Skills Qualifications include:

* Minimum High School Diploma, Trade School, or equivalent preferred and two plus years general secretarial/business experience.

* Well developed organizational skills.

* Ability to prioritize workload independently.

* Problem-solving skills.

* Experience with personal computers and mainframe software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet/Intranet).

* Experience in using oral and written communication skills.

* Contacts: All levels of management inside and outside the company.

* Must be able to make independent decisions while exercising professional judgment, due to a multitude of conflicting factors such as frequent management travel, monitoring all incoming calls, e-mails, faxes concerning requests for information, inquiries, scheduling meetings, activities, etc. during management absence.

* Prior experience in handling sensitive or confidential data.

The following tests will be required for this position: Administrative Support Skills, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

At US Smokeless Tobacco Company, we recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals. We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development and advancement.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your administrative skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our deferred profit sharing program.

NOTE* US Smokls Tob Mfg Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Sub-Function Manufacturing
City Franklin Park
State Illinois

Franklin Park, Illinois

Franklin Park, IL



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