Administration Manager

About the role

The Administration Manager will oversee all daily administrative and logistical functions of a manufacturing factory in Zambia. This role ensures smooth operation of the canteen, staff dormitory, cleaning, security, and greening services while supporting production activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily factory administration, logistics, and facility services to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and inventory of administrative supplies, standardising processes and controlling costs.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of water, electricity, fire systems and public areas, addressing hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with local service providers to resolve logistics faults and emergencies.
• Handle document distribution, file sorting, meeting minutes, internal notices, visitor reception and access control.
• Collaborate with production planners and execute additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of administration or logistics management experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in building materials or ceramics.
• Knowledge of Zambian labour laws and local working habits.
• Fluent English with strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work long‑term on‑site.

Required skills

• Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).