Manager Plant Admin

Ashland Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Inc. is seeking an Admin Manager to oversee our Mumbai operations and lead administrative functions at the Ambernath site. This significant role requires proven experience in administration within the manufacturing sector, emphasizing ethical leadership, compliance, and the ability to manage complex operations across sites. Join us to help drive our organizational goals and manage contractor relationships while fostering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Industry competitive salary and benefits

Pay-for-performance incentive plans

Opportunities for development and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years in admin roles within a manufacturing company.
• 5+ years managing plants and contract workers.
• Responsible and ethical behavior at all times.

Responsibilities

• Manage admin oversight of multiple offices in Mumbai.
• Support all day-to-day admin activities at the Ambernath plant.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Admin Manager to join our Ashland LLC (AIPL) business at our Ambernath site- Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Admin & HR function. This position will report to MD India for General admin / Sr Project Manager Capital Projects

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overall admin responsibilities and oversight of all offices in Mumbai (Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhiwandi and Ambernath)
• Lead and support on all day-to-day administration activities at the Ambernath plant through all the stages from its inception to fully operational.
• Responsible for Admin processes such as coordinating internally and externally for petty cash expenses, vendor payments, contract review & negotiations, etc. with respective departments
• Manage contractor relations, including addressing grievances, disagreements, conflicts, and other workplace issues. Proactively identify ways to minimize issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety and environmental policies. Partner with procurement, legal, safety and Business Functions while executing processes.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on the best practices.
• Travel Responsibilities – Local travel across sites on a regular basis
• Willing to work in shifts, as required.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years in Admin roles in a manufacturing company / Plant
• 5+ years’ experience managing plants, contract workers
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.