Manager - Administration India

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As Manager – Administration, you will be responsible to lead and transform the administration function to deliver high-quality facilities, employee services, compliance, and operational efficiency across locations.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Team Leadership
• Lead and manage admin teams and contract workforce
• Drive accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
• Operations & Process Excellence
• Establish policies, SOPs, and standardized processes
• Drive efficiency through automation and best practices
• Facilities Management
• Oversee office/plant operations (maintenance, utilities, security)
• Optimize space, infrastructure, and workplace experience
• Lead sustainability and workplace modernization initiatives
• Vendor Management
• Manage vendors across facilities, transport, catering, and security
• Ensure SLA adherence, cost optimization, and compliance
• Employee Services & Events
• Oversee transport, travel, canteen, guest house, and front office
• Manage events, town halls, and leadership visits
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations and audit readiness
• Partner with EHS on safety and risk management
• Security & Risk
• Manage physical security systems and crisis response
• Drive business continuity planning
• Budget & Projects
• Own admin budgets, MIS reporting, and cost optimization
• Lead office expansions, relocations, and workplace projects
• Strategic Transformation
• Build a best-in-class admin function
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and employee experience
  
  

• Leadership & stakeholder management
• Facilities & admin operations expertise
• Compliance knowledge (Indian laws)
• Financial acumen & vendor management
• Problem-solving and execution excellence
  
  

• Graduate (MBA preferred)
• 10–15 years in administration/facilities (MNC/manufacturing preferred)
• Experience across multi-location operations
  
  

• Service quality & operational efficiency
• Cost savings & vendor performance
• Compliance & audit outcomes
• Employee satisfaction
• Safety metrics
  
  

• High-impact, high-visibility leadership role
• Opportunity to build a best-in-class function
• Direct influence on workplace experience and culture