ob Description Administration Head
Position: Administration Head
Industry: Manufacturing – Steel & Aluminium Kitchenware Products
Location: Manipal, Karnataka
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Administration Head to oversee and manage end-to-end administrative operations across Karnataka. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in manufacturing administration, strong government liaisoning skills, statutory documentation, vendor management, facility management, and multi-location administration.
Kannada (Read, Write & Speak) is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complete administration functions across the company's manufacturing plant, warehouses, and offices in Karnataka.
- Liaise with Government Departments including Labour Department, Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board, Fire Department, Municipality, KIADB, BESCOM, and other statutory authorities.
- Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of all statutory licenses, registrations, approvals, and legal documentation.
- Handle all factory-related documentation, agreements, lease documents, legal records, and compliance documentation.
- Manage office administration, infrastructure, housekeeping, security, transport, cafeteria, guest house, and facility maintenance.
- Develop and implement administrative policies, SOPs, and process improvements.
- Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, AMCs, and service provider performance.
- Monitor administrative budgets, procurement, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Oversee company assets, inventory, office equipment, and annual asset verification.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, vehicle fleet management, and logistics support.
- Support HR with employee welfare initiatives, onboarding arrangements, and office administration.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
- Coordinate audits, inspections, management visits, and government inspections.
- Prepare MIS reports, maintain documentation, and present administration updates to management.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the administration team while ensuring seamless operations across Karnataka.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate in any discipline (MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in Administration within a Manufacturing Industry.
- Experience in Steel, Aluminium, Engineering, Consumer Durables, or FMCG manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong liaisoning experience with Karnataka Government authorities is mandatory.
- Excellent knowledge of statutory documentation and factory administration.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
Mandatory Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years
- Location: Manipal, Karnataka
- Language: Kannada (Read, Write & Speak) – Mandatory
- Willingness to travel across Karnataka as required.
Key Competencies
- Administration Management
- Government Liaisoning
- Documentation & Statutory Compliance
- Vendor & Facility Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Planning & Coordination
- Problem Solving & Decision Making