Administration Manager

About the role

The Administration Manager will oversee all daily administrative and logistics functions of a manufacturing plant, ensuring a safe, orderly, and efficient environment that supports production. This on‑site position requires close coordination with various internal teams and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily factory administration, including canteen, staff dormitory, cleaning, security, and greening services.
• Oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and inventory of administrative supplies while controlling costs and maintaining records.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of water, electricity, fire facilities, and public areas, addressing hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with local service suppliers to resolve logistics faults and emergencies.
• Handle document distribution, file sorting, meeting minutes, internal notices, visitor reception, and access control.
• Support production scheduling by completing assigned administrative tasks and enforcing company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of administration or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with production‑plant administrative processes; experience in building‑materials or ceramic industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of Zambian local laws, labor practices, and ability to work on‑site long‑term.
• Fluent English with strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Reliable, responsible, and capable of executing tasks with rigor.

Required skills

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