Head of Administration

About the role

UCAM is seeking a seasoned Head of Administration to lead day‑to‑day administrative functions at its manufacturing plant. The role ensures smooth operation of transport, canteen, facilities and other support services, enabling the engineering teams to focus on precision engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative activities of the plant, including office and infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, process improvements and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Plan, manage and monitor employee transport services, coordinating with vendors for safety and timeliness.
• Supervise canteen operations, ensuring food quality, hygiene and service standards.
• Manage visitor, gate, material movement and access control procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and security standards, reviewing service providers regularly.
• Negotiate vendor contracts, handle renewals, verify bills and keep accurate records.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, expansion, relocation and renovation projects.

Required profile

• 8‑10 years of experience in administrative or facilities management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendors and drive process efficiencies.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Required skills

• CNC (knowledge of advanced CNC environments)

What we offer

• Robust health insurance and PF benefits.
• Reliable transport/commute facilities across strategic hubs.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge precision engineering products.