Sr. Manager - Plant Administration

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Lead all plant administration functions, including facility management, security, transportation, housekeeping, canteen operations, employee services, and workplace infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and SQCDP targets.
• Drive operational excellence and business continuity through effective management of administrative resources, infrastructure, support services, and risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Establish and sustain robust governance frameworks, including SOPs, compliance systems, audit controls, asset management processes, statutory requirements, and best-in-class administrative practices.
• Lead vendor and contract management, ensuring service excellence, cost optimization, SLA adherence, performance governance, and development of strategic partnerships to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Plant Leadership, HR, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and EHS teams to deliver seamless support services, drive compliance, improve employee experience, and achieve organizational goals.
• Champion digital transformation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives through workplace digitization, facility automation, energy management, asset tracking systems, and process optimization programs.
• Build and develop a high-performing administration team through capability development, coaching, succession planning, performance management, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Experience

12-15 years of work expereince in Plant Administration

Industry Preferred

Large size manufacturing organizations

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
2. Postgraduate qualification (MBA/PGDM) in Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, or Supply Chain Management will be preferred.
3. Relevant certifications in Facility Management, Safety, Compliance, Vendor Management, or Administration will be an added advantage.