Administration Manager – Onsite (Zambia)

About the role

The Administration Manager will be responsible for the smooth operation of daily factory administration and logistics at our Zambian site. This on‑site position ensures that office, living, and production environments are well‑maintained to support manufacturing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee factory administration, logistics, canteen, staff dormitory, cleaning, security and greening services.
• Manage procurement, storage, distribution and inventory of administrative supplies, standardising material‑management processes and controlling costs.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of water, electricity, fire facilities and public areas, and coordinate with local service suppliers to resolve faults and emergencies.
• Handle document distribution, file sorting, meeting minutes, internal notices, visitor reception and factory access control.
• Collaborate with production planning, execute additional administrative tasks assigned by supervisors and enforce company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Administration Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of administration or logistics management experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in building materials or ceramics is a plus.
• Familiarity with Zambian labour laws, living conditions and cultural habits; willingness to work on‑site long term.
• Fluent English with strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving abilities; rigorous, responsible and capable of strong execution.
• Stable employment record and no adverse employment history.

Required skills

• Proficiency with basic office software, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).