Facilities manager

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager – Facilities & Administration will be the single point of accountability for streamlining, securing, and maintaining the physical infrastructure and daily operational logistics across our 9 manufacturing plants. This role bridges "Facilities" (Housekeeping, Utilities & Assets) and "Administration" (Security, Visitor Mgmt., Statutory compliance, Employee Transport, Canteen, Travel Desk, Stationery, etc.) to ensure zero plant downtime and maximum operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilities & Infrastructure Upkeep (Asset Uptime)

Utility Management: Oversee the preventive and breakdown maintenance of critical plant utilities across all units, including HVAC systems, water lines, appliances & networks. Civil & Project Works: Act as the project lead for all factory expansions, shop-floor modifications, machine foundation structural works, and office renovations. Environmental Infrastructure: Ensure 100% operational uptime and strict compliance of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP).

2. General Administration & Soft Services (People Logistics)

Security & Vigilance: Design and enforce a unified security protocol across all 9 plants. Oversee gate controls, material inward/outward vigilance, CCTV networks, and contract security agencies. Workforce Logistics: Manage the end-to-end transport network (buses/shuttles) for a large shift-based white & blue-collar workforce, ensuring zero delay in shift handovers. Canteen Management: Oversee industrial canteen vendors across plants, ensuring food quality, strict hygiene audits, and worker satisfaction. Visitor & Travel Management: Manage corporate guest hosting, travel desks, and facility procurement.

3. Statutory Compliance, EHS & Vendor Governance

Liaison & Licensing: Act as the primary corporate representative with local regulatory bodies, including MIDC, MPCB (Pollution Control), DISH (Factory Inspectorate), and electrical inspectorates to ensure all plant licenses are updated. EHS Implementation: Standardize and monitor Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols across the plant floors, minimizing workplace hazards. Contractor Governance: Manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) vendors, conducting monthly performance audits to control overhead costs.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education - Graduate / MBA in Operations / Executive General Management.

Industry Background - Must have extensive experience in a manufacturing/factory environment handling a large blue-collar worker footprint ( workers).

Core Competencies - Deep understanding of MIDC norms, Factory Act compliance, and MPCB guidelines.

Proven capability in managing multi-site/multi-plant infrastructures simultaneously.

Strong capability in Capex/Opex budgeting and vendor contract negotiation.

Soft Skills:

Highly resilient, commanding leadership presence, crisis management capabilities, and fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi (to effectively interface with local regulatory bodies and plant staff).