Administration Director

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall day-to-day administrative operations and site services for a manufacturing facility of approximately 500 employees; Develop, implement, and continuously improve administrative policies, procedures, service standards, and operating processes; Oversee employee services including catering, transportation/shuttle services, accommodation support, uniforms, office supplies, meeting rooms, mail/courier services, and other workplace services; Oversee administrative management of office areas, common areas, and plant support facilities; Oversee plant security operations, including security vendors, access control, visitor management, vehicle access, site patrols, and restricted-area management; Manage administrative vendors and service providers, including catering, transportation, security, janitorial, accommodation, and workplace service providers; Lead administrative coordination for executive visits, customer visits, government delegations, business partners, and other VIP guests; Partner closely with HR, EHS, Production, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, IT, and other functions to support plant operations; Lead and develop the plant administration team

Requirements

10+ years of progressive administration, site operations, or general affairs experience; 5+ years of people management experience; Develop and maintain effective relationships with local and state government agencies and officials, serving as a key company representative on government and regulatory matters impacting site operations; 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

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred; Experience supporting a 300–1,000+ employee manufacturing facility strongly preferred; Experience in battery, EV, automotive, semiconductor, energy, or other advanced manufacturing industries preferred; Experience working in a multicultural and international organization highly desirable; Bilingual English/Mandarin communication skills are a plus