Admin and Operations Manager

Zoid Technologies Private Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoid Technologies Private Limited in India is seeking an Admin and Operations Manager to bridge technical execution with operational excellence. The role focuses on procurement, vendor management, logistics, and supervising lower-level staff, while supporting development/test teams and senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years in an operations role, with mandatory exposure to procurement and vendor management, and will oversee office administration, ground staff, and offshore

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years experience in an operations role, preferably in a startup, R&D, or manufacturing, defence‑tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Vendor Management: Place orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries from local markets and domestic shipments.
• Inventory Control: Track and manage parts, equipment, and office supplies; maintain readiness for testing/deployment.
• Logistical Support: Organize field trials, travel plans, and team requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed technical logs, procurement records, and performance reports.
• Office management: Manage and hire labour for day-to-day work, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.
• Ground Support: Hire and supervise ground-level technical staff involved in assembly, maintenance and field operations of robotic and drone systems.
• Work with development, testing, and management teams to ensure smooth operations and timely project execution.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Operations

Team supervision

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Robotics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Linux

Job description

About The Company

Zoid is a high-tech R&D startup devoted to developing cutting-edge technologies in the Defence and Aerospace sector. We primarily deliver customized solutions to the Indian Armed Forces, leveraging our expertise in AI, Electronics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Robotics.

Zoid is a high-tech R&D startup devoted to developing cutting-edge technologies in the Defence and Aerospace sector. We primarily deliver customized solutions to the Indian Armed Forces, leveraging our expertise in AI, Electronics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and Robotics. Currently Funded By The IDEX Initiative Under The Ministry Of Defence, India, We Are Working On Projects Of Strategic National Importance, Including

• AI-based FOD detection software for Naval Air Stations
• Reusable Off-board Missile Decoys for Anti-Ship Missile Defense

Role Overview

We are seeking a Admin and Operations Manager who can bridge technical execution with operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for procurement, vendor management, managing logistics, and lower-level staff, alongside the day-to-day system testing, and maintenance.

This role requires a self-learner with basic technical skills, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills to support both development/testing teams and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Vendor Management: Place orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely deliveries from both local markets and domestic shipments.
• Inventory Control: Track and manage parts, equipment, and office supplies; maintain readiness for testing/deployment.
• Logistical Support: Organize field trials, travel plans, and team requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed technical logs, procurement records, and performance reports.

Team Collaboration

Work with development, testing, and management teams to ensure smooth operations and timely project execution.

• Office management: Managing and hiring labours for day-to-day work and ensuring daily operations are done efficiently. Handle office admin person and office boy for smooth working of daily operations.
• Ground Support: Manage, supervise and hire ground-level technical staff, including labours, electricians, carpenters, welders, fabricators, and general technicians involved in the assembly, maintenance, and field operations of robotic and drone systems.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors in Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Robotics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience also considered.

Experience

• Minimum 5-6 years experience in a operations role, preferably in a startup, R&D, or manufacturing, defence‑tech environment.
• Prior exposure to procurement, vendor management is mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of computers is a plus. Includes works such as setting up workstations and installing Windows/Linux operating systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi, MCBs, powering systems, etc is a plus.
• Ability to debug and maintain hardware/software subsystems is a plus. Hands on experience on Microsoft tools.

Core Skills

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• 2 Wheelers and 4 Wheelers driving skills is required.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable travelling off-shore location for project requirement.

Skills: procurement,vendor management,operations