Office Manager

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Cleveland, OH
Entry level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Office Manager oversees front office functions including customer service, purchasing, accounting, and HR activities. They manage teams, enhance customer satisfaction, implement policies, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role also involves training staff, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, and assisting with budgeting.
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Job Summary:

  • Manages all of the front office functions including customer service operations, purchasing, light accounting, general administrative tasks and the human resources function of an organization. This multifaceted role will require a proactive individual who can effectively manage teams, enhance customer satisfaction and streamline administrative processes, ensuring the smooth operation of our organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise the customer service team to deliver exceptional support and resolve inquiries efficiently.
  • Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures to enhance service quality.
  • Analyze customer feedback and service metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Train and mentor customer service representatives to ensure high levels of performance and engagement.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA.
  • Assists line managers in the application of HR programs to departmental operations.
  • Answers employee/candidate questions about HR policies and offerings.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees, ensuring alignment with company culture and values.
  • Manage employee relations, addressing concerns and fostering a positive workplace environment.
  • Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives that support organizational goals.
  • Maintain and manage employee records, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws.
  • Oversee general office operations, ensuring a productive and organized workplace.
  • Coordinate and manage schedules, meetings, and events, both virtual and in-person.
  • Assist in budgeting and financial management for department-related expenditures.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and support.
  • Prepare regular reports on customer service performance, HR metrics, and administrative efficiency for senior management.
  • Utilize data analysis to drive decision-making and improve operational processes.
  • Perform light accounting functions such as assist with the monthly close, upload invoices to the company's payables and receivable systems.
  • Perform purchasing functions as required to support business activities as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software (e.g., HRIS).
  • Knowledge of MRP/ERP (JobBoss) system helpful but will train to use.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-centric mindset.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
  • Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has authority for personnel decisions.
  • Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
  • Typically requires ability to foster teamwork.
  • Management skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships.
  • Customer/client orientation.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Planning skills.

Education Requirements:

  • 4 years Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
The Company
HQ: Athol, Massachusetts
422 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1880

What We Do

The L.S. Starrett Company was founded 1880 in Athol, MA, which is still the Company’s World Headquarters. Starrett has a history and reputation so rich and solid that the words “quality” and “Starrett” are virtually synonymous. The company employs about 2,000 people worldwide. Most precision tools continue to be manufactured in the Athol plant, where it is not uncommon to see devoted generations of toolmakers with 30 or more years of experience.

Starrett, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial, professional, and consumer products worldwide. The vast portfolio of over 5,000 products can be grouped in the categories of Precision Measuring Tools, Saws, Metrology Equipment, Precision Ground Stock, Granite, Job-site and shop tools. Starrett markets its products through distributors primarily to companies in the metalworking industry; and automotive, aviation, marine, and farm industries, as well as do-it-yourselfers and tradesmen, such as builders, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians

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