Job Description
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - OPERATIONS AND COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
For over 80 years, Harischandra Mills PLC has been one of Sri Lanka's most trusted and respected household brands, renowned for delivering high-quality food products that have become an integral part of generations of Sri Lankan families. Founded in 1943 in Matara, the company has grown from a small milling operation into a leading manufacturer with a diverse portfolio including noodles, coffee, spices, instant food products, papadams, soaps, and other everyday essentials. Guided by a legacy of quality, innovation, and employee empowerment, Harischandra continues to uphold its founder's vision while fostering a workplace that values integrity, excellence, teamwork, and continuous growth.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant General Manager – Administration & Commercial Support to oversee administration and commercial support functions, including employee engagement, welfare, transportation, security, stakeholder relations, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring efficient operations and a safe, productive work environment.
Location: This position is based in Matara.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and implement programmes that foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Identify training and development needs, coordinate learning and induction programmes, and support employee capability development.
- Manage employee welfare activities, including grievance handling, medical and insurance support, accommodation, and employee benefit programmes.
- Oversee employee transportation, workplace security, and related service providers to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.
- Plan and coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, community engagement activities, and sustainability programmes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, local communities, media, and other external stakeholders.
- Oversee procurement administration, vendor management, contract administration, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare operational reports and management dashboards while driving continuous improvement across administration and commercial support functions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred).
- 12–15 years of experience in administration, operations, or facilities management, preferably in an international or overseas environment.
- Proven experience in employee engagement, welfare, transportation, security, CSR, public relations, and administrative operations.
- Strong stakeholder, vendor, and contract management skills with experience working across multiple locations and cultures.
- Sound knowledge of statutory compliance, sustainability practices, and corporate governance requirements.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Please forward a detailed CV and contact details of two non-related referees to reach us within 14 working days through email ranjank@harischandramills.com or by post to HR Manager, No.11, CA Harischandra Mawatha, Matara. Please mention the position applied for in the email subject.
Human Resource Department
Harischandra Mills PLC
No. 11, CA Harischandra Mawatha, Matara.
T: 041- 222 4701-8 (Ext. 104)
www.harischandramills.com