084157-Cement Plant Administrator II

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks a Cement Plant Administrator to support daily operations at our cement facility. The role coordinates payroll, scheduling, and administrative tasks, serving as a primary resource for plant leadership and HR.

You will work with UKG, Kronos, SAP, Basware, and MS Office, delivering accurate reports and documentation while maintaining confidential records in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll and scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to learn new ERP and financial systems quickly.
• Familiarity with Union and Labor Contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly payroll and scheduling in UKG.
• Maintain overtime equalization and union protocol.
• Complete daily production reporting and SAP reporting.
• Assist with AP inquiries and invoice resolution.
• Provide admin support to plant leadership, HR, and departments.
• Use UKG/Kronos, SAP, Basware, and MS Office to manage priorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

UKG/Kronos

SAP

Basware

Job description

About Us

Line of Business: Cement & White Pay Range: $46,890.00 – $57,830.00

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Cement Plant Administrator to support the daily operations of our cement manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key resource for administrative coordination, communication, and operational support, helping ensure efficient plant performance and a positive employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage weekly payroll and employee scheduling, including timecard updates, schedule changes, vacation tracking, and payroll corrections in UKG.
• Maintain the plant’s overtime equalization process by tracking overtime opportunities, contacting employees in the correct order, and documenting outreach in accordance with the union agreement.
• Complete daily production reporting by entering production and downtime information, running SAP reports, and submitting required updates to the region.
• Support invoice and AP issue resolution by researching missing goods receipts, coding issues, and non-PO invoices to help keep payments moving.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to plant leadership, HR, supervisors, and other departments while keeping records and information accurate and organized.
• Use systems such as UKG/Kronos, SAP, Basware, and Microsoft Office to manage multiple priorities and support daily plant operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Experience with Basware, UKG, SAP is preferred.
• Familiarity with Union and Labor Contracts is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based within a heavy industrial cement manufacturing facility. Regular interaction with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and visitors. May require occasional visits to operational areas of the plant while adhering to all safety requirements. Standard business hours with flexibility to support operational needs as required.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $46,890 - $55,095

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions—setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.