Business Office Manager

Job Brief:

Swagger Foods was founded in 1978 and we've been providing top quality food items to companies, restaurants and grocery stores nationwide. We are currently looking for an experienced office manager who preferably has a career experience in food manufacturing industry and a basic accounting skills. This position will primarily manage the office and support customers and sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, including overseeing staff, organizing office supplies, basic bookkeeping, supporting sales team and handling administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a strong attention to detail. The Office Manager will also be expected to maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere in the office at all times.

This role works independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively, serving as the liaison with the Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and Recruiting departments to ensure: the integrity of our information and systems, that we hire great people, and that everyone is trained. Our Business Office Manager will:

Responsibilities:

• Support customers by answering calls and replying to emails throughout the day
• Support sales team
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly financial responsibilities are completed with detail, accuracy, completeness and timeliness:
• Pay vendor invoices
• Collect payments from customers and deposit payments
• Organize, and as needed facilitate, new hire orientations
• Be the facility's ambassador of our company culture
• Continuously improve systems and processes
• Develop and implement office policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all paperwork is filed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Collaborate with others in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources departments
• Do additional duties as assigned
• Report directly to the President

Skills Required:

• 3+ years of experience in Food Manufacturing Industry preferred
• BRC Audit experience preferred
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite
• 1+ years of experience in Quickbooks/bookkeeping preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon Hills, IL 60061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Food industry: 3+ year (Preferred)
• Office management: 3+ year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person