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.