ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (URGENT)

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Engineering & Manufacturing

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

March 18, 2026

About the Company

This role is with a foremost manufacturing company located in Ikeja, Lagos. They are a significant player in the manufacturing industry, focused on driving efficiency and maintaining high operational standards.

The company values a structured approach to administration and operations, aiming for robust coordination of resources and effective support across all departments. They operate in a fast-paced production environment and are committed to adhering to company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures.

Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking an urgent and highly organized Administrative Officer to bolster its administrative functions. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency across both office and factory environments. You will be instrumental in managing resources, coordinating logistics, and ensuring structured administrative support throughout the organization.

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 5-8 years of administrative experience, preferably within the manufacturing sector. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is required. Strong organizational, coordination, and reporting skills are essential. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and a proactive, solution-driven mindset are key.

Highlight your experience in managing procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships within an industrial setting. Emphasize your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and any ERP system knowledge. Showcase your ability to implement efficient administrative systems and contribute to cost control and operational support.

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Required Skills

Administrative Systems ManagementProcurementInventory ManagementVendor ManagementLogistics CoordinationTravel ArrangementsFacility MaintenanceRecord KeepingDocumentationBudget MonitoringReportingStaff SupportHR DocumentationWelfare CoordinationCompliance TrackingSupervisionMicrosoft Office SuiteERP Systems (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

Implement and oversee effective administrative systems to support office and plant operations.
Manage procurement of office and production support supplies with strong cost control and inventory monitoring.
Coordinate staff logistics, travel schedules, meetings, and facility maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, contracts, and vendor correspondence.
Liaise with vendors, service providers, and relevant government agencies on administrative matters.
Monitor administrative budgets and prepare periodic reports for management review.
Support HR and Operations with onboarding documentation, staff welfare coordination, and compliance tracking.
Supervise administrative support staff and ensure high performance standards.
Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

5–8 years’ experience in administration, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related discipline.
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
Good reporting and documentation capability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP knowledge is an added advantage.
Professional, proactive, and solution-driven mindset.
Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced production environment.