CJ Schwan’s, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What We Look For:

• 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.

What We Offer:
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. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, 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 career.search@schwans.com.