Administrative Coordinator, Gastonia

Administrative Coordinator
The Administrative Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for visitors, employees, customers, and internal departments while supporting daily office operations.
This role is responsible for front office coordination, administrative support, document control, purchasing assistance, visitor management, and communication across multiple departments.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Front Office & Communication Support
Operate the Yealink T465 switchboard, answer incoming calls, transfer calls, take messages, provide directions, and assist visitors professionally.
Maintain visitor sign-in/sign-out records and issue visitor badges while on company premises.
Assist with conference room scheduling and customer visit coordination, including lunch arrangements and hospitality support.
Prepare and distribute the daily absentee report ("Call Out Spreadsheet") to management and supervisors based on the call-out voice message line.
Administrative & HR Support
Assist applicants with employment applications and ensure documentation is complete before forwarding to the Human Resources Department.
Provide general administrative support to management and internal departments as needed.
Maintain accurate filing, scanning, and recordkeeping processes.
Purchasing & Office Supply Coordination
Receive incoming packages and coordinate distribution with the appropriate departments.
Maintain office supply inventory and place supply orders as needed to ensure adequate stock levels for all locations.
Create purchase orders for approved office and operational supplies when requested by management.
Maintain purchasing and supply tracking spreadsheets and records.
Document Control & Production Support
Maintain Engineering Change Notice (ECN) documentation, assign ECN numbers, and track revised and new prints.
Process and maintain Process Control documentation for warehouse and production records.
Scan and organize documentation into company databases for recordkeeping purposes.
Support Order Entry and other departments with documentation, print entry, and data entry tasks when needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should possess some or all of the following qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
Previous experience in administrative support, office coordination, customer service, or manufacturing office environments preferred
Basic computer proficiency required
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, and document management systems preferred
Professional appearance and demeanor
Skills & Competencies
Candidates should possess some or all of the following skills and abilities:
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Professional communication and phone etiquette
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Customer service mindset and welcoming attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and support multiple departments simultaneously