Associate Manager, Administration

Company Description

About Avery Dennison 

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

About the role

The Associate Manager, Administration oversees general administration, facilities, and support functions to ensure efficient and productive operations. This role is responsible for supervising administrative staff, managing budgets, driving compliance, and strategically planning administrative services across operations in Bangladesh.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations, office activities, maintenance, security, cleanliness, and workplace safety to streamline workflows.
• 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/invoices, and drive cost-optimization projects.
• Ensure organizational compliance with internal policies, health, safety, environmental regulations, and the Bangladesh Labour Act.
• Oversee site crisis response, business continuity planning, and local risk management, including emergency contingencies.
• Support employee welfare, health initiatives, onboarding, and execute 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 sitewide branding guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), agreement and policy making, and project execution.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle Software and Google-based development tools.
• Strong capabilities in budget management, cost optimization, and vendor/stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.

Additional Information

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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