Executive Assistant
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high level, proactive
support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Supply Chain & Operations.
This role is critical to enabling operational excellence across Kohler’s global
supply chain, manufacturing, and operations ecosystem. Acting as a trusted partner
to the COO, the Executive Administrative Assistant supports enterprise
priorities, anticipates needs, and ensures effective execution in a complex,
fast‑ paced‑ environment.
This position requires a high degree of professionalism, judgment,
discretion, and alignment with Kohler’s values of stewardship,
collaboration, and gracious living—supporting leaders so they can focus on
delivering long-term‑ value for associates, customers, and communities.
- Serve as a
strategic administrative partner to the COO, managing a highly complex
calendar, travel, and meeting schedule across global time zones and
operational priorities.
- Anticipate
executive needs and proactively resolve conflicts to ensure the COO’s time
is aligned with enterprise and operational objectives.
- Maintain the
highest level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive
business and people related‑ information.
- Act as a key
liaison between the COO and senior leaders across Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, and Enterprise
functions.
- Collaborate with
Director-Internal Comms, Oper & Supply Chain in the preparation, editing,
and formatting of executive level‑ communications, presentations, and
briefing materials reflective of Kohler’s leadership standards.
- Foster strong,
collaborative working relationships, enabling clear communication and
alignment across a matrixed organization.
- Coordinate and
support leadership meetings, operational reviews, executive forums,
offsites, and board related‑ activities.
- Gather agendas,
compile materials, and follow up to ensure accountability and execution.
- Support
enterprise and functional leadership rhythms that promote operational
excellence and disciplined execution.
- Expense
management and administrative approvals in alignment with Kohler policies
and financial stewardship.
- Support
onboarding and integration of senior leaders and key hires within the
Supply Chain & Operations organization.
- Identify
opportunities to streamline administrative processes and enhance
effectiveness, applying a continuous improvement mindset.
- Provide
coordination and administrative support for key Supply Chain and
Operations initiatives sponsored by the COO.
- Track
milestones, deliverables, and timelines, supporting visibility and follow through‑
on strategic priorities.
- Compile data,
reports, and summaries to support decision making‑ and operational
reviews.
Skills/Requirements
- 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior leaders in an executive administrative role, preferably
within operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related
environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced organization with confidence and agility.
- Outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
- Experience
supporting a Chief Operating Officer or senior operations executive.
- Familiarity
with global supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environments.
- Strong
executive presentation and material preparation‑ skills.
- Experience
working in a matrixed, enterprise level, organization.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $58,300 - $87,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
