Company Description
Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably transforming the quality of life for 80% of the world through its innovative products and services. With a portfolio of over 500 specialty ingredients, Kemin provides solutions for industries such as animal health, human health, food safety, crop technologies, pet food, and aquaculture. Operating in more than 120 countries, Kemin prioritizes the quality, safety, and efficacy of its products to address global challenges in food and health. Founded in 1961, Kemin remains a privately held, family-owned company with over 3,000 employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities across the globe.
Role Description
Location: Gummidipoondi
This is a full-time, on-site Administrative Manager role located in Chennai. The Administrative Manager will oversee and coordinate daily administrative operations, manage office systems, and ensure seamless communication across departments. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing schedules, implementing office procedures, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Additionally, the individual will support budgeting, procurement, and supplier management processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Administration & Facilities Management
- Oversee day-to-day administrative activities of the factory
- Manage factory infrastructure, utilities, and facilities
- Ensure upkeep of buildings, equipment, and common areas
- Develop and implement standardized administrative SOPs, ensuring consistent and efficient processes
- Collaborate with relevant teams to address facility-related issues promptly
- Security, Housekeeping & Transport
- Manage security services and ensure plant safety
- Oversee housekeeping standards across the factory
- Ensure the implementation of 5S system in admin related areas
- Manage employee transport, vehicle scheduling, and vendor contracts
- Monitor access control and visitor management systems
- Canteen & Welfare Activities
- Supervise canteen operations, ensuring quality, hygiene, and timely service
- Coordinate employee welfare initiatives and facilities
- Address employee grievances related to admin services
- Vendor & Budget Management
- Manage admin-related vendors and service providers
- Negotiate contracts, monitor service quality, and control costs
- Prepare and manage admin budgets and expenses
- Ensure timely payments and documentation
- Coordination & Support
- Coordinate with HR, Production, EHS, and Finance teams
- Support emergency response and crisis management
- Ensure smooth administrative support for production activities
- Buliding Management System
- Monitor and manage BMS operations including HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and access control systems in coordination with maintenance department.
- Coordinate with maintenance team and vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Shift and Workforce Management
- Manage administrative staff schedules across rotational shifts.
- Ensure adequate support during business-critical requirements, including extended or rotational shifts.
Qualification & Experience:
- Graduate / Postgraduate (Any discipline; MBA/Administration preferred)
- 10 15 years of experience with facility management, canteen operations, and transport logistics experience, Plant Administration experience
- Strong knowledge of factory administration and statutory compliance
