ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER (R&D CENTRE)

Job Description

Title: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER (R&D CENTRE)

Company Name: KSI Garments, Korean EPZ, Karnaphuli, Chattogram

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Chattogram (Karnaphuli )

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 8 to 12 years

Masters in any Discipline. MBA will be preferred.

• 8 to 12 years

• Age At most 45 years

•Strong leadership, planning, coordination, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across technical and support functions.

•Working knowledge of laboratory/testing equipment, AATCC, ISO, ASTM standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, HSE and chemical regulations.

•Good vendor management, negotiation, budgeting and cost-control skills; proficient in MS Office with good working English and Bengali.

•Ability to multitask effectively and manage work under pressure.

•Minimum 5 years’ experience managing an R&D centre, research/testing laboratory, or university academic/technical facility, including facility operations and troubleshooting.

•Experience in equipment procurement/import, installation, accreditation and AMC management is preferred.

1.Facility Set-up & Renovation Management

• Manage R&D facility fit-out, renovation, utilities, interiors, contractors and timelines as per approved plans and budgets.

2.Equipment & Facility Operations

• Coordinate equipment import, customs clearance, delivery, installation and commissioning.

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of utilities, HVAC, power, water, compressed air and fire systems.

3.Calibration, Servicing & Accreditation

• Manage equipment servicing, calibration, certification, repairs, spare parts and AMCs.

• Maintain laboratory accreditation requirements, including ISO/IEC 17025.

4.Chemical Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage licenses and permits for chemicals and hazardous materials, including inventory, MSDS and safe storage.

5.Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements through risk assessments, SOPs, PPE, emergency preparedness, training and incident reporting.

6.Vendor, Budget & Administration

• Manage vendors, contractors, procurement, contracts, operating/CAPEX budgets, asset registers and AMC schedules.

7.People & Operations Management

• Supervise facility, maintenance, HSE, store, security and administrative teams and coordinate daily R&D Centre operations.

8.Staffing Support

• Support manpower planning, recruitment, candidate evaluation and interviews for technical and operational positions.

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