Administration Director

NextGenEnergyJobs; Manteno (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. seeks a Plant Administration Director to lead the administrative operations for a U.S. manufacturing facility of ~500 employees. You will oversee administration, security, transportation, catering, and vendor management while ensuring safe, cost-efficient operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing-site administration, 5+ years of people leadership, and strong cross-functional skills to interact with senior leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive administration and site operations experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing facility (300–1,000+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of plant administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, workplace services, and vendor management.
• Experience in budget management, cost control, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with senior leadership, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall administrative operations and site services for a manufacturing facility of ~500 employees.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective site operation by overseeing administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, facilities, vendor management, and executive visits.
• Build and implement administrative systems to support large-scale manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Location: U.S. Manufacturing Facility Level: Director Reports to: Head of Management Center Site Size: Approximately 500 employees

Key Responsibilities

• The Plant Administration Director is responsible for leading the overall administrative operations and site services for a manufacturing facility of approximately 500 employees.
• This role ensures the safe, efficient, professional, and cost-effective operation of the site by overseeing general administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, facility support, vendor management, workplace services, executive/VIP visits, and major site events.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on site leader with strong experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations and building effective administrative systems in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive administration, site operations, or general affairs experience , preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of people management experience , with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary administrative teams.
• Experience supporting a 300–1,000+ employee manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plant administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, workplace services, and vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, cost control, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent site operational issues.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, employees, vendors, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in battery, EV, automotive, semiconductor, energy, or other advanced manufacturing industries preferred.
• Experience working in a multicultural and international organization is highly desirable.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin communication skills are a plus.
• Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.
• Expected Pay Range
• $160,000
• —
• $180,000 USD
• At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.