Plant Administration & Operations Leader

Ardent Mills; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking an Administrative Manager to lead the administrative function at the Lake City facility. You will supervise staff, manage payroll, benefits, and local HR practices while ensuring compliance with Ardent Mills policies.

You will coordinate with Operations and Quality Management to maintain efficient administrative operations. The role requires experience in HR, accounting, and admin management, with ERP system familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 1 year of HR/accounting/admin management experience, or HS diploma with 2–4 years in similar roles.
• Experience working in ERP and HR systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or GED with 4+ years in HR/accounting/admin management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative supervision and fiduciary controls at the facility.
• Oversee payroll for active groups and maintain record keeping per policy.
• Manage local Procure/Source to Pay for timely vendor payments.
• Audit inventory and resolve discrepancies; support budgeting and cost monitoring.
• Provide counsel to local management on HR, safety, and IT matters.

Skills

HR experience

ERP systems

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ardent Mills is seeking an Administrative Manager to lead the administrative function at the Lake City facility. You will supervise staff, manage payroll, benefits, and local HR practices while ensuring compliance with Ardent Mills policies.

You will coordinate with Operations and Quality Management to maintain efficient administrative operations. The role requires experience in HR, accounting, and admin management, with ERP system familiarity.