Administrative Assistant II

CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ Cheil Jedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies!

Our brand-new, 700,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant II to play a key support role for leadership during an exciting phase of growth for our Sioux Falls operations. This position will work onsite at our office at 200 East 10th Street before transitioning to the manufacturing facility, supporting leadership as the plant moves from construction to full operational readiness.

• Provide high-level administrative support to a senior director, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Manage the director’s calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Screen and respond to incoming calls, messages, and mail, resolving routine matters independently.
• Organize, prioritize, and synthesize information; prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials for leadership review.
• Draft, revise, and distribute correspondence on behalf of the director.
• Create, maintain, and reconcile spreadsheets and reports to support informed decision‑making.
• Act in alignment with company values, policies, and standards of professional conduct.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or administrative certification preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• General understanding of business operations, policies, and organizational structure.

The base salary range for this position is $18.90 – $33.00 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well‑being. We are proud to provide a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time‑off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or two‑year certificate in an administrative related field preferred.

Years of Related

Experience:

Typically has 3 – 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook; basic understanding and knowledge of business unit structure, policies, products, etc.; good interpersonal and communication skills with moderate sensitivity for confidentiality; ability to gather, organize and analyze data; solid sense of priority, logic and objectivity.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.