Tekla & Kronos Shop Administrator (4-Day Week)

Owen Industries; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life/AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 holidays

4-day work week

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Early home daily

Job summary

Owen Industries, via its PVS Structures unit in Carter Lake, IA, is seeking a Shop Administrator to keep the administrative backbone running on a 4-day work week. You’ll manage Tekla and Kronos systems, coordinate timekeeping, and support office and shop operations from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Mon-Thu, with Fridays off.

You’ll handle timekeeping, payroll data, and daily administrative duties, collaborating with shop supervisors and management.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Comfortable with software systems and technology; prior experience with Tekla, Kronos, or similar platforms is a plus; willingness to learn is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for data accuracy
• Able to work in an office environment adjacent to an active shop floor
• Proactive, reliable, and a genuine team player
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion — payroll and HR data
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction office environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Tekla software environment, including user account setup, permissions, and daily shop floor time entries
• Troubleshoot Tekla issues reported by shop and drafting staff, escalating complex problems to IT or Tekla support as needed
• Support training of new users on basic Tekla navigation and file-management standards
• Monitor daily Kronos time clock entries for accuracy, resolve missed punches and discrepancies
• Process and reconcile Kronos data ahead of payroll to ensure accurate hours, overtime, and PTO
• Generate attendance, labor, and overtime reports for management
• Maintain up-to-date Kronos procedures documentation and be the go-to resource for timekeeping questions
• Assist plant management with day-to-day administrative duties and scheduling
• Maintain shop records, filing systems, and document control (physical and digital)
• Order and track office and shop supplies; manage vendor invoices and purchase orders
• Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting prep for shop and management staff
• Support onboarding paperwork for new hires (PPE, uniforms, training docs) and maintain safety/training records
• Provide daily Gemba meeting documentation
• Provide general admin support to management and staff as needed

Skills

Tekla

Kronos

MS Office

Data accuracy

Time management

Tools

Tekla

Kronos

Job description

Owen Industries, via its PVS Structures unit in Carter Lake, IA, is seeking a Shop Administrator to keep the administrative backbone running on a 4-day work week. You’ll manage Tekla and Kronos systems, coordinate timekeeping, and support office and shop operations from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Mon-Thu, with Fridays off.

You’ll handle timekeeping, payroll data, and daily administrative duties, collaborating with shop supervisors and management.