Lead Administrative Services Support

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage receipt/delivery of in-coming and out-going mail/packages
* Sign for incoming registered mail, packages and or certified mail.
* Collect & deliver all mail and packages daily.
* Ship material in accordance with all shipping/postal regulations.
* Ensure shipments are properly packaged, identified with shipping information, and ready for shipment.
* Confirm shipping request.
* Drive company vehicle for daily pick up and deliveries to and from the Post Office and off-site premise locations.
* Make departmental purchases with corporate credit card and reconcile monthly statement
* Maintain inventory of coffee and office supplies for both 300 building and Westlake office. Order as needed.
* Backup Receptionist/Operator.
* Maintain building seating chart.
* Handle Incoming shipments from different carriers.
* Maintain received shipment log.
* Investigate and reroute shipments not belonging to Amherst location.
* Process FedEx shipments as needed.
* Assist other departments with projects as needed.
* Assist supervisor with department personnel schedules for PTO; and mail and receptionist coverage related to last-minute call-offs and lunches
* Ensure department personnel are cross-trained for receptionist and mail room coverage
* Manage event planning for meetings taking place at 300 Nordson Drive
* Designated point of contact for Administrative Services department in Amherst
* Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
* High school diploma/GED required.
* Minimum 5 years prior experience in an office environment required.
* Minimum 2 years prior experience in leading a team preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, customers, and employees at any level.
* Excellent customer service in person and via phone.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Maintains professionalism under all circumstances.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities; ability to multi-task.
* Willingness to provide any assistance requested.
* Detail oriented.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
* Minimal - Travel to Amherst, OH post office and Westlake HQ for mail delivery/drop-off.
* Estimated 10%
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Office environment. Must be able to lift boxes/packages up to 20 pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.