PLANT GM-ADMIN & COMMERCIAL

Job Title: General Manager (GM) – Admin & Commercial Location: [Plant Location / City] Department: Administration, Commercial & Supply Chain Reports To: Plant Head / Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Managing Director Job Summary The General Manager (GM) – Admin & Commercial oversees all non-technical, administrative, commercial, and supply chain operations at the manufacturing plant. This role ensures smooth day-to-day facility management, cost-effective procurement, regulatory compliance, and strong vendor and stakeholder relations to support uninterrupted plant production. Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial & Supply Chain Management • Procurement & Sourcing: Lead end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and capital equipment while ensuring cost optimization and timely delivery. • Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable vendors and contractors. Maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance reviews. • Inventory & Stores Control: Oversee warehouse and store operations to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize dead inventory, and ensure accurate stock reconciliation. • Logistics & Dispatch: Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transporter contracts, and timely dispatch of finished goods. 2. Plant Administration & Facility Management • Facility & Infrastructure: Supervise housekeeping, security, canteen, transport, guest house, and general upkeep of the plant premises and residential colony (if applicable). • Asset & Fleet Management: Maintain company vehicles, office equipment, and administrative infrastructure, ensuring timely renewals of insurance and maintenance contracts. • Travel & Hospitality: Oversee employee travel arrangements, accommodations, and protocol management for visiting clients, auditors, and senior leadership. 3. Legal, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance • Licensing & Liaison: Handle all statutory compliances, factory licenses, pollution control board clearances, municipal permits, and liaison with local government authorities, police, and district administration. • Contract Management: Draft, review, and execute commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and lease agreements while mitigating legal and financial risks. 4. Financial Control & Budgeting • Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the annual administrative and commercial budget. Identify opportunities for cost reduction across utilities, procurement, and overhead expenses. • Billing & Audits: Oversee vendor invoice verification, bill passing, petty cash management, and coordinate internal and statutory audits for commercial and admin functions. 5. Industrial Relations (IR) & Community Engagement • Contract Labor Management: Ensure compliance with labor laws (CLRA, PF, ESIC, Minimum Wages) for all third-party and contractual workers on-site. • CSR & Local Relations: Manage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and maintain harmonious relationships with local communities, unions, and civic bodies to prevent operational disruptions