Sr. Manager - Plant Administration

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. seeks an experienced Plant Administration leader to oversee facility management, security, transport, housekeeping, canteen operations, and workplace services.

The role partners with cross‑functional leaders to align with SQCDP targets and drive governance, risk management, and cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years in plant administration within large manufacturing settings, with MBA/PGDM preferred and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead plant administration functions including facility management, security, transportation, housekeeping, canteen operations, employee services, and workplace infrastructure.
• Drive operational excellence and continuity through effective management of administrative resources, infrastructure, support services, and risk mitigation.
• Establish governance frameworks with SOPs, compliance systems, audit controls, asset management, and statutory requirements.
• Lead vendor and contract management to optimize costs, ensure SLA adherence, and develop strategic partnerships.
• Partner with Plant Leadership, HR, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and EHS to deliver seamless support services.
• Champion digital transformation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in workplace digitization, automation, energy management, and process optimization.
• Build and develop a high-performing administration team through capability development, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Succession planning

Performance management

Accountability culture

Innovation

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Administration/Management

MBA/PGDM in Administration/Operations/HR/Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

Facility Management Certifications

Safety & Compliance Certifications

Vendor Management Certifications

Job description

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• 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.

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