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Operations Administrator

1/4/2026

The Operations Administrator provides administrative and logistical support to the operations management team, contributing to the efficiency and success of the operation. Responsibilities include overseeing office management, supporting HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Established in 1902, Reily Foods Company is a family-owned, values-driven business based in New Orleans, one of the world's great culinary centers. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of quality food products sold in grocery stores and restaurants throughout the United States including Luzianne Tea, French Market Coffee, New England Coffee, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Wick Fowler’s 2-Alarm and Carroll Shelby’s Chili Kits, La Martinique Salad Dressings, and Tiger Sauce Hot Sauce. Reily Foods operates three manufacturing facilities located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Knoxville, Tennessee and Malden, Massachusetts and is proud of its "AA"​ rating for Global Food Safety Certification for nine consecutive years. Reily Foods is also a significant contract packer for some of the largest retail and industrial customers in the country. The Louisiana chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) awarded Reily Foods its 2015 Outstanding Corporate Growth Award. This growth is the result of Reily Foods'​ unique values-driven culture and a strong investment mentality that ensures state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, new product development and marketing capabilities, and technology and data systems. Reily Foods'​ strong financial health allows it to be in a state of readiness for strategic acquisitions and continuous investments. The company's focus is on the continued growth of its iconic brands. Aggressive new product development and acquisitions are also important parts of the growth plan. Most importantly, Reily Foods'​ ability to attract and develop the industry's top talent supports a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that recognizes the importance of passion, curiosity, achievement, and fun.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919

The Operations Administrator provides administrative and logistical support for the operations management team contributing to the entire operation’s efficiency and overall success.


Responsibilities: 

  • Provide general administrative support 
  • Oversee office management including but not limited to ordering PPE and office supplies, greeting and directing visitors to appropriate team members, mailing letters/packages, and receive/distribute mail to team members
  • Prepare conference rooms for meetings and order lunch
  • Assist HR and Leadership team to drive PRIDE with the employees via events and activities surrounding our culture, brands and community outreach
  • Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
  • Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
  • Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
  • Support food safety, quality, and legality
  • Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications


  • High school diploma / GED
  • 2+ years of experience in office/operations administration or supporting management preferred.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment helpful
  • Highly organized with strong level of attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Continuous improvement mindset, decisive and willingness to question processes
  • Positive team player that exhibits a calm demeanor
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet timelines
  • Willingness and ability to pick up lunch for events, supplies, and other items as needed
Key Skills
Administrative SupportOffice ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention To DetailTeam PlayerSafety ProceduresFood SafetyQuality ControlEvent CoordinationLogistical SupportContinuous ImprovementFast-Paced EnvironmentPPE ManagementMail DistributionMeeting PreparationHR Support
Categories
AdministrativeManufacturingHuman ResourcesLogisticsFood & Beverage
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