Administration Director
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Role Overview
The Plant Administration Director is responsible for leading the overall administrative operations and site services for a manufacturing facility of approximately 500 employees.
This role ensures the safe, efficient, professional, and cost-effective operation of the site by overseeing general administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, facility support, vendor management, workplace services, executive/VIP visits, and major site events.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on site leader with strong experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations and building effective administrative systems in a fast-paced environment.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive administration, site operations, or general affairs experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary administrative teams.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with local, and state government agencies and officials, serving as a key company representative on government and regulatory matters impacting site operations.
- Experience supporting a 300–1,000+ employee manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of plant administration, employee services, security, transportation, catering, workplace services, and vendor management.
- Demonstrated experience in budget management, cost control, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent site operational issues.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, employees, vendors, customers, and external stakeholders.
- Experience in battery, EV, automotive, semiconductor, energy, or other advanced manufacturing industries preferred.
- Experience working in a multicultural and international organization is highly desirable.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin communication skills are a plus.
- Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.
- Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
- We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
About Gotion, Inc.
Lithium battery manufacturer headquartered in Silicon Valley developing next-generation EV and energy storage technologies, with R&D centers in the U.S., China, Japan, and Europe.
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