Executive Assistant to Founder

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.

We are seeking a highly capable, proactive Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted right hand to our Founder. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support—you will be a strategic partner who ensures the Founder’s time, energy, and attention are focused where they matter most. You will bring structure to a fast-paced environment, track and follow through on critical tasks, manage competing priorities, drive seamless communication, and operate with autonomy, discretion, and sound judgment.

The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, depending upon experience. Benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401K plan; a monthly virtual work stipend; parental leave programs; paid volunteer days; and onboarding equipment and an ergonomic supplies stipend.

MISUMI Americas welcomes teammates who bring diverse perspectives, excel as empathetic team members, value respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth, and maintain an always-learning mindset. Applications are encouraged from members of underrepresented groups, including women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
• Physical demands include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, crawling, reaching, and stretching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage and optimize the Founder’s calendar, aligning priorities, commitments, and time-sensitive decisions
• Coordinate communications on behalf of the Founder, including email triage, correspondence, and scheduling
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and meeting notes, and 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