Executive Assistant (French Speaking)

The Executive Assistant to the Director will act as a strategic and execution partner to the Director, providing high-level support in driving business strategy, manufacturing performance, operational excellence, international expansion, and other critical organizational initiatives.

The role will work closely with the Director, senior leadership, plant heads, functional leaders, and international stakeholders to translate the Directors priorities into actionable plans, monitor execution, identify business risks and bottlenecks, drive accountability, and ensure timely closure of critical initiatives. The position will also involve regular interaction with French-speaking international stakeholders. Therefore, French language proficiency is mandatory for the role .

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Strategic Support to the Director

• Act as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the Director on key business and operational priorities.
• Translate the Directors vision, priorities, and strategic objectives into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Support the Director in developing and implementing short-term and long-term business strategies.
• Conduct business analysis and provide data-driven insights and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Prepare management presentations, business reviews, dashboards, MIS, and briefing notes for the Director.
• Maintain a structured tracker of critical initiatives, decisions, commitments, and action points requiring follow-up.
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure that decisions taken by the Director are translated into action and closed within agreed timelines.
• Ensure timely escalation of critical delays, risks, and unresolved matters to the Director.

B. International Business & Expansion

• Support the Director in matters relating to international business operations, overseas subsidiaries, expansion projects, and new business initiatives.
• Coordinate with international teams and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely execution of business priorities.
• Support the Director in monitoring international projects, operational milestones, and critical business initiatives.
• Track key action points arising from international business reviews and ensure timely follow-up.

C. French Language & International Stakeholder Management

French language proficiency is mandatory for this role.

• Communicate effectively with French-speaking international stakeholders in both spoken and written French.
• Facilitate communication between the Director and French-speaking teams, business partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Translate and review business communications, reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents in French, wherever required.
• Participate in meetings and discussions involving French-speaking stakeholders and ensure proper understanding and follow-up of key decisions.
• Draft or support preparation of professional correspondence and communications in French.
• Coordinate and follow up on business and operational matters involving French-speaking countries/markets.
• Ensure that language-related communication does not create delays in critical business decisions or execution.