Associate Manager, General Administration (IL) (1424)

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen. Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience.

This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office but will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facility is operational.

Pay Range: $70,304 - $79,305

Exciting benefits await at our company:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
Pet Insurance for your furry companions

Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

Job Summary

The Associate General Administration Manager is responsible for supporting operational readiness, workplace operations, employee support services, and administrative functions that enable safe, compliant, and efficient business operations. The role provides leadership for site services, workplace support programs, vendor-delivered services, employee-facing administrative programs, and cross-functional operational initiatives that contribute to workforce readiness, workplace functionality, employee experience, and overall site operations.

Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational growth, startup activities, operational maturity, workforce expansion, and business requirements. Position scope, decision-making authority, organizational impact, workforce leadership responsibilities, and strategic influence increase by level.

Essential Functions

Support administrative services, workplace operations, and business support functions required for business continuity and site operations.
Coordinate and oversee vendor-delivered services including security, janitorial, food services, transportation support, landscaping, office services, and other site support functions.
Support workplace operations, workforce support programs, and employee-facing site services.
Ensure service providers meet established service expectations, quality standards, and performance objectives.
Partner with Operations, HR, EHS, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Site Leadership to support operational requirements and business objectives.
Identify operational issues and coordinate timely resolution.
Monitor service performance metrics and implement corrective action when necessary.
Develop, maintain, and improve administrative procedures, operational standards, and site support processes.
Maintain appropriate documentation, vendor records, contracts, invoices, and service-related information.
Support workforce growth initiatives, startup activities, operational readiness projects, and ongoing business operations.
Promote a customer-focused culture emphasizing responsiveness, professionalism, safety, accountability, and service excellence.
Oversee employee support programs, workplace services, and site-based employee experience initiatives that contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
Coordinate site-wide employee activities, recognition programs, community events, and workplace experience initiatives in partnership with HR and business leadership.
Ensure workplace services, employee amenities, and administrative support programs effectively support workforce engagement and operational objectives.
Support planning and execution of company-sponsored events, employee appreciation activities, workforce celebrations, and community engagement programs.

Essential Functions (Continued)

Evaluate employee feedback related to workplace services and identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience.
Partner with Human Resources to support employee experience initiatives while maintaining ownership of workplace operations, employee support services, administrative programs, and employee-facing business services.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and business requirements.
Lead day-to-day General Administration operations supporting facility startup and workforce growth.
Coordinate site services that support security, janitorial, food services transportation programs, access control, visitor management, office services, and employee support functions.
Establish operational processes, procedures, and work instructions supporting General Administration services.
Monitor vendor performance and drive timely issues resolution.
Support implementation of employee services, workforce support programs, workplace initiatives, and employee-facing operational services.
Coordinate cross-functionally regarding employee amenities, employee events, company-sponsored events, recognition activities, workforce celebrations, and community outreach to ensure employee support programs align with operational objectives and workforce needs.
Identify operational gaps and implement practical solutions supporting startup readiness and business continuity
Support workforce onboarding, facility startup milestones, and workforce expansion activities.
Supervise General Administration support staff and coordinate vendor interactions as assigned
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 7 years of experience supporting business operations, site administration, manufacturing support operations, workplace services, operational readiness, vendor management, or administrative operations.

Experience coordinating multiple operational service providers.

Experience identifying operational issues and implementing practical solutions.

Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, logistics, distribution, construction, startup, or operational environments.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

Greenfield manufacturing facility experience.
Manufacturing startup experience.
Operational readiness experience.
Site administration experience within manufacturing automotive, logistics, industrial, or distribution environments.
Employee services administration experience.
Workforce support program administration experience.
Experience supporting company-sponsored employee events, workforce celebration, workplace initiatives, and employee-focused programs within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience coordinating multiple site service providers and employee-facing operational programs.
Experience supporting workforce growth and large-scale facility expansion activities.
Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience.

Language Requirement

None

Travel Requirements

UP to 20%

Hyundai Translead will only communicate with candidates using @hyundaitranslead.com email addresses.

We do not send unsolicited job offers, request payments, or conduct interviews via messaging apps.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to HR@hyundaitranslead.com

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.

Pay Range: 60957.26-76126.44

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