Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
The Executive Assistant, based in Houston, TX, is responsible for providing exceptional administrative support to the company’s EVP, Chief Growth Officer and EVP, Operational Excellence, while exercising a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively in a fast-paced, exciting environment. They will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents on matters pertaining to the respective Executive Committee (EC) members, including calendar management, travel planning, in-person and virtual meeting preparation, and business reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support executives by representing the office with exceptional customer service, interpersonal savvy and efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning, and coordinating domestic travel.
- Communicate on behalf of the EVP, Chief Growth Officer & EVP, Operational Excellence with both internal and external constituents. This includes both written and verbal communications.
- Drafts letters, memos, documents, and various reports requiring knowledge of methods, procedures, policies, and the nature of business and the organization.
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone and electronic communications while exercising and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings and compile all necessary presentation materials and agendas for all attendees.
- Provide leadership and direction for on-site team members based in the Houston, TX office, including Facilities Coordinator and Receptionist.
- Serve as key data entry and compilation minute-taker for multiple meetings, consolidating information as needed into reports and presentations; provide follow-up materials.
- Manage, reconcile, and submit expense reports for the President and SVP, process bills, order supplies, and general office support.
- Work closely and collaborate with the Executive Assistants for other leaders and other colleagues in support of special assignments and support for the Chief Growth Officer & EVP, Operational Excellence and the organization.
- Prepare Director level monthly accountability PowerPoint deck, including KPI’s and Financial Summary (monthly and YTD), and schedule monthly reviews.
- Ability to run numerous concurrent projects, gather cross functional input and prepare drafts monthly, (i.e., Safety, Quality, Annual Plans, CI, Supply Chain, Talent, and Technology).
- Develop detailed onboarding plans leveraging templates, continuously improve onboarding process and related documentation with input from HR and senior operations leadership.
- Other duties, as assigned.
KEY EXPERIENCES
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; experience in lieu of education will be considered
- Minimum 8+ years in a corporate environment supporting executives at the top executive level
- Proficiency in project coordination/scheduling
- Proficiency in data collection and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, TEAMS, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Professional demeanor and ability to always maintain confidentiality
- Ability to proactively anticipate needs of and opportunities for EVP, Chief Growth Officer & EVP, Operational Excellence
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships and be calm and flexible under pressure and amidst changing priorities
- Experience building a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
- Delivers Results – Prioritizes achieving outcomes without compromising values. Superior attention to detail, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, proactive, positive, strong follow-through, and highly professional
- Strong time management skills (proven abilities to prioritize tasks, multitask, meet deadlines, work independently, proactively, and reliably)
- Influences with Impact – Clearly communicates with confidence to drive action and build enthusiasm
- Manages Courageously – Adapts to change and effectively resolves conflict
- Resiliency – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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