La Grange, IL, 60525, USA
14 hours ago
Executive Assistant
**10137BR** **PRS Facility Location:** EMD HQ LaGrange, IL **Job Purpose:** Support Senior Staff members with daily operations as well as other members of the Progress Rail LaGrange, IL office. **Req ID:** 10137BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube. **Education / Training:** • High School degree, Bachelors Degree preferred; • 1-2 years of experience in an administrative position. **Job Title:** Executive Assistant **City:** La Grange **Key Job Elements:** • Process confidential documents. Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times; • Generate various reports, documents and correspondence; • Analyze data and present reports when necessary; • General administrative duties including: answering phones, copies, faxing, mail, filing, and email; • Manage schedules including conference calls and meetings; • Coordinate travel arrangements; • Process incoming and outgoing mail, invoices, expense reports and other documents; • Maintain and update multiple spreadsheets on a regular basis; • Communicate with all levels of management; • Assist in supporting domestic customer visits at manufacturing facilities in the U.S.; • Assist with special events; • Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned. **Qualifications and Experience:** • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; • Must be able to work well with all levels of the organization; • Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities; • Strong organizational skills; • Excellent follow-through skills and attention to detail; • Strong interpersonal skills; • Proven written and verbal communication skills; • Detail-oriented / sense of urgency / follow-through; • Ability to take initiative, to work independently, and with confidentiality. Essential and Physical Activities Functions: • Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Constant sitting; • Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Regular verbal communications, including both talking and hearing; • Work Environment – Work environment is consistent with standard office environment; • Emotional Demands – Supports Sr Vice President and other executives in the Fort Worth office, interfaces with international customers. Will require communication with diverse population, both internal and external to company, including customers, government representative, employees, and managers; • Safety – Work environment is consistent with standard office environment. Summary Pay Range: $50,058.00 to $91,80.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services. **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.* + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Group Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with employee and employer contributions + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Incentive Bonus Plan + Site Specific Relocation Programs _*Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines._ **Job Category:** Administrative / Support / Communications **Work Location Options:** LaGrange, IL **State::** Illinois **Summary Pay Range:** $50,058 - $91,800
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