Administration Manager

About the role

The Administration Manager will oversee all daily administrative and logistical functions of a manufacturing facility in Zambia. This role ensures smooth operation of the factory’s support services, from canteen and dormitory management to security and greening, enabling uninterrupted production.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily factory administration, logistics, canteen, staff dormitory, cleaning, security and greening services.
• Oversee procurement, storage, distribution and inventory of administrative supplies while controlling costs.
• Conduct safety inspections of water, electricity, fire facilities and public areas, addressing hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with local service providers to resolve logistics faults and emergencies.
• Handle document distribution, filing, meeting minutes, internal notices, visitor reception and access control.
• Support production scheduling and execute additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of administration or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in building materials or ceramics.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian labour laws, local customs and on‑site work conditions.
• Fluent English with excellent communication, coordination and problem‑solving abilities.
• Reliable, responsible and capable of long‑term on‑site commitment.

Required skills

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