Assistant Manager

Company Overview
Knase Company Incorporated is a manufacturer of specialized machinery for the meat and poultry processing industries. Based in Pine River and St. Paul, Minnesota, the company designs and builds equipment used by commercial butchers, slaughterhouses, and game bird processors. Knase is well-known for producing "carcass drop machines" (specifically the EZ Off and EZ Pak models). This equipment is used by meat processors to safely and efficiently lower meat carcasses from a high overhead rail down to a cutting table.

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and organized Remote Assistant Manager to support daily business operations and help ensure the efficient execution of departmental objectives. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy coordinating teams, improving workflows, assisting with operational activities, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced remote environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Comprehensive training is provided.

Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operations of the department and assist with achieving organizational goals.
- Coordinate administrative and operational activities to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assist in supervising team activities, monitoring productivity, and supporting employee development.
- Prepare reports, maintain accurate records, and monitor departmental performance metrics.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments, management, and external stakeholders.
- Help identify process improvements and implement operational best practices.
- Assist with scheduling, project coordination, and task delegation as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn new business applications.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information with professionalism.
- Demonstrated leadership potential with a customer-focused mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in administrative support, business operations, office management, customer service, project coordination, or team leadership is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with CRM platforms, project management software, workflow management systems, or business collaboration tools.
- Experience preparing reports, coordinating projects, and supporting operational process improvements is considered an asset.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

- Work/life balance - paid leave and a competitive benefit package.

- We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.

- Collaborative work environment with a team of bright, hardworking, and fun individuals.

- Opportunities for professional development to expand your breadth and depth of knowledge.

 

Knase Company Incorporated is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.