Associate Manager, Administration

About the role

Avery Dennison is looking for an Associate Manager, Administration in Dhaka. The role oversees general administration, facilities and support functions so that operations run efficiently and productively. It supervises administrative staff, manages budgets, drives compliance and plans administrative services across operations in Bangladesh.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations, office activities, maintenance, security, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Manage office facilities, including space planning, supply procurement, vendor contracts, fleet/shuttle services, housekeeping and medical services.
• Develop and execute a site waste management strategy aligned with corporate sustainability goals and local regulations.
• Prepare and manage the administrative budget, monitor expenses, process purchase orders and invoices and drive cost-optimization projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, health, safety and environmental regulations and the Bangladesh Labour Act.
• Oversee site crisis response, business continuity planning and local risk management.
• Support employee welfare, health initiatives, onboarding and employee engagement and cultural events.
• Manage expatriate logistics, including housing, transportation, work permits, VISAs and legal passes for expat families.
• Manage scrap yard operations, brand protection integration, local CSR initiatives and site-wide branding guidelines.

Required profile

• MBA or BBA in Human Resources Management.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR and administration experience.
• Hands-on experience managing HR and facilities within an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) environment.
• Deep expertise in Industrial Relations and Bangladesh Labour Law.
• Proven track record in CSR, agreement and policy making, and project execution.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Oracle Software and Google-based development tools.
• Budget management, cost optimization and vendor/stakeholder management.
• Leadership, communication and crisis management skills.