Plant Administrator

Glen-Gery, one of the nation’s leading brick manufacturers, is currently hiring for an organized and detail oriented Plant Administrator.  This person will be responsible for supporting the production, financial, safety and maintenance departments pertaining to their respective administrative functions.

About the Company:

Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $3.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia and has a significant presence in the USA.
Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick, and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 900 employees, operates across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 26 masonry supply center/retail locations, and 3 Design Studios.

Basic Function:

This plant administrator position is responsible for the smooth operation of the plant’s administration processes. They will report to the plant manager and support the compliance, financial, payroll, production, and safety functions of the plant. The role will guide and complete related administrative duties to a high standard (efficient, timely and accurate) and work to meet the business objectives in accordance with company policies, procedures and managerial direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Data entry, payroll processing, document control, and record keeping
• OSHA System Compliance
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Establish and maintain working relationships with managers and supervisors across the site
• Generate and update reports where required
• Effective and on-time management of manufacturing process data
• Efficient record keeping relating to stock-takes and other processes
• Administer stock management process ensuring inventory discrepancies are minimized
• Administer new employees including coordination with corporate partners, pre-employment medical screenings, and orientation
• Maintain site training matrix and safety compliance calendar
• Create and roll out training material
• Assist in the creation, maintenance, and training of work instructions, JSAs, audits, etc.
• Organize industrial hygiene examinations and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements
• Maintain health and safety records and programs to a high standard and in line with OSHA VPP requirements
• Record significant accomplishments with respect to process improvement and safety

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communications skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy 
• Motivated/self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to build relationships with various levels of an organization

 Key Skills and Experience Required

• 5 years’ experience within an Administration or related role 
• Previous payroll processing experience, ideally with Kronos
• Previous experience with ERP Systems, ideally JD Edwards 
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 
• The ability to work in a safe and respectful manner
• Familiarity with Excel Macros or VBA a plus

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel as required.

Glen-Gery offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.

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