Olam International was established in 1989 with 1 product in 1 country, trading cashew from Nigeria into India. Today we are a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 65 countries, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 13,800 customers worldwide. Our team of 23,000 employees has built a leadership position in many businesses including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice and cotton. We have 44 different products across 16 platforms.
Olam is committed to responsible growth, and believes that it is only by doing business in a sustainable way that long-term value for all stakeholders can be delivered. Olam is revolutionising seed to shelf supply chains through the Olam Sustainability Standard. Each step of Olam’s value chain is being examined to identify and implement measures to sustainably deliver products across all of its geographies by 2020.
Olam’s initiatives in rural communities are one aspect of this, and in 2010 The Olam Livelihood Charter (OLC) was launched to set a benchmark for projects that incorporate all eight charter Principles of finance, improved yield, labour practices, market access, quality, traceability, social investment and environmental impact. Today we manage 30 OLC initiatives and another 160 beyond the programme, from rural electrification and water facilities to building health centres and schools.About the job
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Admin Head to lead all administrative functions within our corporate office operations.
The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant experience, with a strong track record of managing corporate administration, facility management, compliance, and general services in a fast-paced environment.
The Admin Head will play a strategic role in creating a safe, efficient, and employee-friendly workplace that supports productivity and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise all administrative operations across the corporate office.
Coordinate immigration and other needs of expats in the organization
Develop and implement policies, systems, and procedures for efficient admin functioning.
Coordinate interdepartmental admin support and ensure consistent service delivery.
Manage upkeep and maintenance of all company facilities, buildings, and assets.
Ensure optimal office/workspace utilization and cleanliness in line with hygiene standards.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to labor, safety, fire, environment, and building regulations.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments with the Facility Manager to determine possible threats and mitigate them.
Identify, negotiate, and manage third-party service providers (security, housekeeping, etc.)-Not sure if you will want this to be under his jurisdiction.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely renewal and adherence to SLAs and agreements.
Prepare and monitor the annual admin budget and operating expenses.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency across admin operations.
Collaborate with HR to support employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.
Must have a good understanding visa processes for expat immigration
Experience: 7–10 years of hands-on experience in administrative leadership roles, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with facility management systems, vendor portals, and ERP tools.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and crisis management abilities.
High level of integrity, organization, and attention to detail.
