About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials is a premium provider of high-quality plastics, fibers, and chemicals. We are one of the world's largest integrated producers of PA66 resin and are committed to safety, innovation, and high performance across our global manufacturing

footprint.

Location: Irungattukottai Plant (Near Chennai)

Position Type: Temporary / Contract (6 to 8 Months)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Secretary to support our Managing Director (MD) at our Irungattukottai plant. This is a temporary contract role for a duration of 6 to 8 months, ideal for a seasoned professional looking for a high-impact interim assignment.

The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the office of the MD.

Key Responsibilities

- Calendar & Schedule Management: Manage the MDs complex calendar, schedule appointments, coordinate high-level meetings, and resolve scheduling conflicts proactively.
- Travel Coordination: Arrange detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visas, and ground transportation.
- Communication & Correspondence: Screen incoming calls, emails, and visitors; draft professional correspondence, memos, and emails on behalf of the MD.
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare high-quality presentations, spreadsheets, and meeting minutes.



Maintain a well-organized digital and physical filing system ensuring maximum confidentiality.
- Liaison & Gatekeeping: Serve as a bridge for smooth communication between the MD's office and internal departments, global stakeholders, and external clients.
- Plant-Level Coordination: Handle basic administrative and secretarial tasks specific to the Irungattukottai plant operations as directed by the MD.

Key Requirements

- Education: Any Graduate degree (Secretarial Practice certifications are a robust plus).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience directly supporting C-suite executives or Managing Directors, preferably within a manufacturing, chemical, or multi-national corporation (MNC) environment.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom).
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills. Multi-lingual capabilities (Tamil and Hindi) are highly advantageous given the plant location.
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, ability to multitask under pressure, and strict adherence to maintaining executive confidentiality.

Important Note for Applicants: This is a strictly temporary, contractual position for a period of 6 to 8 months. Candidates who are currently serving notice periods, are on career breaks, or prefer short-term consulting/interim roles are highly encouraged to apply.

Immediate joiners will be given top priority.

📌 Secretary To Managing Director (Temporary Contract) (Sriperumbudur)
🏢 Ascend Performance Materials
📍 Sriperumbudur