Plant Administrator

Job Location: Whitestown, IN

Summary:

Responsible for performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the plant to facilitate efficient operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist with recruiting and staffing of all temporary employees as needed; keep manning and posted sheets current with all movement. Manage all time cards and invoices related to temporary associates.

* Schedule all temps and employees and maintain posted manning sheets

* Organizational planning

* Support ongoing continuous improvement and roll out of Hershey systems

* Employment and compliance for regulatory concerns

* Support new hire orientation as it pertains to schedules, requesting OT, posting schedules

* Policy development and documentation

* Support Company- wide committee facilitation

* Support Company employee and community communication

* Assist the company in achieving its vision by partnering with others- the HR director, the company leadership, and the employees - and institute initiatives that move the company toward its goals.

Relationships/Contacts:

* Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, for the office as needed

* Greet and direct visitors and clients, as needed

Qualifications:

* 2 year college or technical degree, preferred

* 3 years experience providing support to a plant team required

* Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Office 360 and other relevant software

* Strong communication skills with the ability to read and write.

* Proven leadership skills a must. Experience in developing and implementing high impact programs in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety initiatives and training.

* Demonstrate success in developing employees.

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

* Strong ability to prioritize, plan, and organize

* Able to assess and anticipate problems and provide solutions

* Ability to gather and monitor information

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

* Requires flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking, and customer service orientation

* Must be a team player and provide support to numerous individuals/departments

* Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis

* Professional presentation and representation of the organization

* Experience in all Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Experience in S4 and Scheduling preferred

* Assist with all other tasks as assigned by plant management.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.