Plant Administrator Jobs
Plant administrator jobs are open across manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, and food production, from entry-level to senior and facilities management, with specializations in CMMS coordination, regulatory compliance, and production scheduling. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What You Will Do
We’re hiring a Plant Manufacturing Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative and workforce operations of our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant HR Manager, this on-site role serves as a key partner to production leadership, employees, payroll, and HR by ensuring accurate payroll processing, attendance administration, employee record management, onboarding coordination, and workforce data integrity.
This position is critical to keeping plant operations running smoothly by providing the administrative foundation that supports hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted resource for workforce administration, payroll accuracy, attendance compliance, employee records, and front-office operations, helping maintain an efficient, compliant, and employee-focused manufacturing environment.
What Does Success Look Like
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration by auditing employee timecards daily, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors and payroll teams to minimize payroll errors.
- Maintain accurate attendance tracking systems, attendance point administration, and corrective action documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor agreement requirements.
- Manage employee records, personnel files, workforce rosters, seniority records, and employee status changes with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate seamless onboarding activities for new employees, including employment documentation, system setup, facility access, badge administration, and personnel file creation.
- Serve as the primary front-office contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to plant leadership.
- Maintain accurate HR system data within ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar platforms, generate workforce reports, support audits, and provide timely workforce analytics to support business decisions.
What We Look For
Required
- Associate degree or equivalent administrative experience.
- Minimum 3 years of administrative, payroll, HR, or workforce administration experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar payroll and HRIS systems.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated experience managing confidential employee information, attendance records, payroll administration, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting payroll administration, attendance management, employee records, or HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce.
Preferred
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment and supporting labor agreement administration.
- Advanced reporting, data analysis, and workforce administration experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
Fort Wayne - Distribution Center
Our Fort Wayne, Indiana distribution center charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 1999 and now employ 130 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
#LI-RM1
What you get
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
What You Will Do
We’re hiring a Plant Manufacturing Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative and workforce operations of our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant HR Manager, this on-site role serves as a key partner to production leadership, employees, payroll, and HR by ensuring accurate payroll processing, attendance administration, employee record management, onboarding coordination, and workforce data integrity.
This position is critical to keeping plant operations running smoothly by providing the administrative foundation that supports hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted resource for workforce administration, payroll accuracy, attendance compliance, employee records, and front-office operations, helping maintain an efficient, compliant, and employee-focused manufacturing environment.
What Does Success Look Like
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration by auditing employee timecards daily, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors and payroll teams to minimize payroll errors.
- Maintain accurate attendance tracking systems, attendance point administration, and corrective action documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor agreement requirements.
- Manage employee records, personnel files, workforce rosters, seniority records, and employee status changes with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate seamless onboarding activities for new employees, including employment documentation, system setup, facility access, badge administration, and personnel file creation.
- Serve as the primary front-office contact for employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to plant leadership.
- Maintain accurate HR system data within ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar platforms, generate workforce reports, support audits, and provide timely workforce analytics to support business decisions.
What We Look For
Required
- Associate degree or equivalent administrative experience.
- Minimum 3 years of administrative, payroll, HR, or workforce administration experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or similar payroll and HRIS systems.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated experience managing confidential employee information, attendance records, payroll administration, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting payroll administration, attendance management, employee records, or HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce.
Preferred
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment and supporting labor agreement administration.
- Advanced reporting, data analysis, and workforce administration experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
Fort Wayne - Distribution Center
Our Fort Wayne, Indiana distribution center charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 1999 and now employ 130 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
#LI-RM1
What you get
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
A Note to Job Applicants
Please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant administrator jobs.
- Three or more years of administrative experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system such as SAP, Maximo, or similar
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and plant safety documentation requirements
- Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining records in ERP or inventory systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Ability to coordinate across maintenance, procurement, and operations teams under production deadlines
Tips for Your Plant Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to plant operations
Highlight experience with work order systems, vendor coordination, and inventory tracking rather than generic administrative duties. Plant hiring managers scan for CMMS platforms, ERP familiarity, and any direct exposure to safety compliance documentation specific to manufacturing or processing environments.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists plant administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by facility type
Filter openings by industry segment, whether that is chemical, food and beverage, or utilities, because each has distinct regulatory frameworks like OSHA PSM or FDA requirements. Matching your background to the right facility type puts your application in front of the right reviewer.
Certify credentials that plants prioritize
Earning a certification in records management, industrial safety administration, or a recognized CMMS platform strengthens your candidacy beyond a standard administrative background. Many plant postings list these as preferred and will rank your application higher when you can name the credential explicitly.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Plant administrator interviews often test how you handle a vendor delivering the wrong part, a permit deadline conflicting with a shutdown, or a gap in maintenance records. Walk through your actual decision process and name the internal systems or contacts you used to resolve the situation.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Plant roles frequently include shift differentials, on-call stipends, tool or safety allowances, and overtime structures that significantly change total earnings. Ask specifically about these components during offer discussions so you can compare the full value of competing offers accurately.
Plant Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most plant administrators?
The most active employers for plant administrators right now are Vulcan Materials Company, HarbisonWalker International, and Perdue, and the most openings are in California, Louisiana, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at large manufacturing and processing facilities undergoing operational expansion.
How many plant administrator jobs are remote?
About 0% of plant administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant operations roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include procurement coordination, compliance reporting, and scheduling support for multi-site operations.
How do you become a plant administrator?
Start by building administrative experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting, even in a support role handling purchase orders, scheduling, or safety records. Gain familiarity with a CMMS platform and learn the basics of OSHA documentation requirements. From there, move into a junior plant administrator or plant coordinator role and work toward broader facility management responsibilities over time.
Can you get hired as a plant administrator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level plant administrator roles exist, particularly at smaller facilities that need general operational support rather than specialized maintenance coordination. Demonstrating accurate data entry skills, comfort with ERP or inventory software, and a basic understanding of plant safety practices helps you stand out. Some employers will hire candidates from general administrative backgrounds and provide on-the-job training specific to their facility type.
What does the plant administrator interview process look like?
Most plant administrator interviews include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by one or two rounds with the plant manager or operations supervisor. Expect scenario questions about handling urgent purchase orders, resolving discrepancies in maintenance records, or coordinating between departments under a tight shutdown schedule. Some employers include a brief skills assessment covering data entry accuracy or familiarity with their internal systems.
Where can I find and apply to plant administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to plant administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and facility type, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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