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Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Head Administration & Facilities to manage and drive administrative excellence across a large manufacturing network of around 30 plants and multiple company guest houses across India, primarily in North India.

The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to multi-location administration management within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to ensure seamless facility operations, cost optimization, vendor governance, and high standards of workplace infrastructure.

This is a pure Administration & Facilities leadership role and does not include HR, Industrial Relations, or Security responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pan-India Administration & Facility Management

- Lead administration operations across multiple manufacturing locations and corporate facilities.
- Ensure smooth functioning and upkeep of plants, offices, guest houses, and common facilities.
- Establish standardized administrative processes and service benchmarks across locations.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor facility standards and resolve operational challenges.

2. Facility Operations & Maintenance Coordination

- Ensure uninterrupted facility services including:
- Housekeeping
- Office and plant infrastructure upkeep
- Electrical, civil, and general maintenance coordination
- Canteen and cafeteria management
- Workplace hygiene and employee amenities

- Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies for timely resolution of facility-related issues.

3. Vendor Management & Cost Optimization

- Identify, evaluate, and manage facility service vendors across locations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, service agreements, and SLAs.
- Drive cost efficiency through vendor consolidation, process improvement, and effective contract management.
- Ensure quality delivery from external service partners.

4. Guest House & Corporate Hospitality Management





- Manage operations and standards of company guest houses across India.
- Ensure smooth arrangements for senior management visits, business guests, and corporate travel requirements.
- Develop systems for better utilization, maintenance, and cost control of guest house facilities.

5. Administrative Governance & Compliance

- Implement uniform administrative policies and practices across all locations.
- Conduct periodic audits of administrative standards and facility conditions.
- Ensure adherence to company protocols and operational discipline at all sites.
- Act as the single point of contact for senior leadership on administration-related matters.
- Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

- 18 - 25 years of experience in Administration & Facilities Management.
- Must have worked in a large manufacturing organization with multiple plants.
- Strong preference for candidates from Tier 1 Automotive Component Manufacturing companies.
- Experience managing geographically distributed facilities is mandatory.

Desired Skills

- Strong ownership mindset with hands-on execution capability.
- Excellent vendor negotiation and cost management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across locations.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Personality Traits

- Action-oriented and highly execution-driven.
- A practical problem solver who can get things implemented on ground.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Should have the authority and maturity to drive discipline and standards across senior stakeholders.
- - Strict Candidate Filters

Only Administration & Facilities background
Manufacturing industry experience mandatory
Tier 1 Automotive Component companies preferred
Multi-plant exposure required

Not Suitable:
HR Heads
Industrial Relations (IR) professionals
Security Heads / Security Administration profiles
Corporate HR Administration profiles without plant exposure

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