What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Coordinator and Executive Assistant position at PRETIUM?
Be the operational heartbeat of our Commercial Headquarters.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, bring structure to complexity, and enjoy being at the center of executive operations, this is a highly visible role where no two days look the same—and where your impact is felt daily.
At Pretium Packaging, we don’t just manufacture plastic containers; we help shape the packaging behind some of North America’s most recognized brands. Our Birmingham, Michigan office serves as our Commercial Headquarters and Concept Design Studio: a dynamic, design-forward space where strategy, innovation, and customer engagement converge.
We are seeking a seasoned, highly capable Office Coordinator & Executive Assistant to oversee headquarters operations and serve as a trusted operational partner to three Senior Vice Presidents.
About Us:
Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, known for delivering superior quality, value, and customer service. With 20 manufacturing locations across North America, we provide innovative, high-performance packaging solutions to a diverse portfolio of brand owners in the U.S. and Canada.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct exposure to senior commercial leadership and executive operations
- High-visibility role supporting strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
- Ownership of office operations for a flagship commercial headquarters
- Hands-on involvement in leadership meetings, offsites, and conferences
- Collaborate with senior leaders to define processes and workflows for the operations of the Birmingham office, and workplace experience
- Collaborative, innovation-driven headquarters environment
What You’ll Own
Office Operations & Headquarters Management
You will ensure the Birmingham Commercial Headquarters operates efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Manage the full scope of day-to-day office operations
- Oversee clerical and administrative workflows such as scheduling, work processing, reporting support, and coordination activities
- Manage purchasing, maintenance, and repair of office supplies, equipment, and shared resources
- Own vendor relationships related to facilities, office services, hotels, and event partners
- Coordinate building services, facilities needs, and maintenance activities
- Prepare conference rooms and shared spaces for executive, customer, and leadership meetings
- Support onboarding logistics and workspace setup for new hires and visiting employees
- Track office-related expenses and process vendor invoices accurately and on time
- Serve as a key liaison between the Commercial Headquarters and plant or corporate locations
- Develop, document, and improve processes and procedures to ensure efficient, cost-effective office operations
- Identify opportunities for procedural improvements and make recommendations to leadership
Executive & Administrative Support
You will serve as a trusted, discreet operational partner to three Senior Vice Presidents, supporting both daily execution and longer-range priorities.
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and expense documentation
- Prepare executive presentations, decks, briefing materials, and meeting packets
- Track leadership action items, deadlines, and follow-ups
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
- Support executive-level meetings, leadership offsites, and internal communications
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment
Hotel, Conference & Event Coordination
You will manage external relationships and logistics for team events and conferences.
- Manage relationships with external hotel and event venue partners
- Coordinate planning and setup for leadership meetings, team events, and commercial conferences
- Partner with hotels on room blocks, meeting space, catering, and on-site logistics
- Travel periodically to support on-site setup and execution of conferences or team events
- Ensure events are executed with professionalism and reflect leadership expectations
What You Bring
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5 years of experience in office management, executive assistant, or senior administrative roles
- Experience supporting multiple senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong familiarity with administering established policies, procedures, and workflows
Core Competencies
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage complex, interrelated tasks with minimal direction
- High attention to detail with strong follow-through
- Creativity and problem-solving mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to influence processes and foster effective collaboration without formal authority
Who Thrives Here
This role is ideal for someone who is:
- Operationally minded and highly organized
- Comfortable operating independently and making informed decisions
- Energized by executive environments and shifting priorities
- Service-oriented, polished, and solutions-focused
- Motivated to grow within a corporate headquarters setting
- Proud to create structure, consistency, and a high-performing workplace experience
Reporting Relationship
This role reports to the Chief of Staff / Director of Communications and works closely with commercial executives and cross-functional partners.
Join Us
If you’re looking for more than an administrative role and you want ownership, influence, and visibility within a national manufacturing organization, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help power the workplace experience behind one of North America’s leading packaging manufacturers.