Executive Assistant to Founder

About MISUMI Americas

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.

• Manage and optimize the Founder's calendars, ensuring alignment across priorities, commitments, and time-sensitive decisions
• Coordinate communications on behalf of the Founder, including email triage, correspondence, and schedulingPrepare briefing materials, agendas, and meeting notes, with clear follow-through on action items
• Manage complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries
• Serve as a liaison between the Founder and internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as they arise

• Proven experience supporting an individual, Founder, or executive in a similar role
• Experience managing complex scheduling, travel, and logistics across multiple priorities
• Experience handling confidential information, personal logistics, and ad hoc requests with discretion
• Strong background in event planning, hospitality or private client services
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate needs proactively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly personalized environment

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
• Parental leave programs
• Paid volunteer days
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
• And much, much more!

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

• Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
• Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
• Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
• Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
• Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.