Deputy General Manager – Administration

Gokaldas Exports Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Limited is seeking a seasoned Administration professional to oversee Front Office, Housekeeping, Transportation, Canteen, Guest House, Security and Facility Management. You will ensure daily operations, vendor performance, and compliance across facilities in Bengaluru.

A strong track record in manufacturing admin, leadership, and cost-control is essential. Experience as an Ex-Serviceman and 15–20 years in administration are preferred, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Qualifications

• Ex-Serviceman commissioned officer from Army, Air Force or Navy.
• 15–20 years of administration experience in manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree or related field.
• People oriented with results-driven approach.
• Demonstrable experience with security metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administration functions, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Transportation, Canteen, Guest House, Security, and Facility Management.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of buildings, utilities, office infrastructure, and workplace maintenance.
• Oversee housekeeping, landscaping, and facility upkeep through effective vendor management and SLA monitoring.
• Manage transportation operations, fleet maintenance, transport vendors, GPS tracking, and cost optimization.
• Administer canteen operations by ensuring food quality, hygiene standards, statutory compliance, and vendor performance.
• Handle expatriate travel, accommodation, visa formalities, guest house management, and protocol services.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for outsourced services while ensuring quality, compliance, and cost control.
• Supervise administrative staff and outsourced teams, conduct training, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and workplace best practices.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Team supervision

Cost optimization

Education

Ex Serviceman – Commissioned Officer (Army/Air Force/Navy)

Bachelor's or Master's degree or related field

Job description

• Manage end-to-end administration functions, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Transportation, Canteen, Guest House, Security, and Facility Management.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of buildings, utilities, office infrastructure, and workplace maintenance.
• Oversee housekeeping, landscaping, and facility upkeep through effective vendor management and SLA monitoring.
• Manage transportation operations, fleet maintenance, transport vendors, GPS tracking, and cost optimization.
• Administer canteen operations by ensuring food quality, hygiene standards, statutory compliance, and vendor performance.
• Handle expatriate travel, accommodation, visa formalities, guest house management, and protocol services.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for outsourced services while ensuring quality, compliance, and cost control.
• Supervise administrative staff and outsourced teams, conduct training, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and workplace best practices.

Educational & Experience Qualification

• Ex Serviceman from Army, Indian air Force or Navy as a Commissioned Officer
• Proven working experience in Administration function with 15 to 20 yrs experience in Manufacturing Industries
• Bachelors/ master’s degree or related field
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Security metrics