Director, General Administration (Joliet, IL)

HYUNDAI Translead Inc

3d•$112,540 - $135,065•Hybrid

About The Position

At Hyundai Translead, we believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously stive 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. The Director of General Administration for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable, or equivalent experience
12+ years of relevant experience, including leadership of multiple teams and/or managers; demonstrated ownership of operational plans/strategies with short- to mid-term impact (1–3 years)
Ability to lead complex, undefined issues requiring extensive analysis
Capability to influence executive leadership and oversee department-wide vendor governance

Nice To Haves

Experience developing department-wide operating plans and service strategies (1–3 year horizon), including staffing models and governance cadences
Track record influencing senior leaders to adopt new service standards, funding approaches, or risk mitigations
Experience overseeing multiple vendor portfolios supporting property and workplace services

Responsibilities

Deliver reliable business support services that keep facilities and day-to-day administrative operations running effectively
Oversee and coordinate service providers (including security, janitorial, and building management) to ensure contracted services meet defined expectations and service levels
Support property and facilities-adjacent administration (e.g., space coordination, workplace services coordination, access/badging coordination where applicable) and ensure issues are triaged and escalated appropriately
Implement and maintain procedures for general administration services, ensuring alignment with internal policies and site requirements
Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, HR, EHS, Finance, IT, Site Leadership) to prioritize needs, communicate service impacts, and coordinate solutions
Track service performance (quality, timeliness, responsiveness), address recurring issues, and drive practical improvements to administrative workflows
Ensure appropriate documentation, invoice routing/approvals (as assigned), and recordkeeping for administrative services and vendor interactions
Promote a service-oriented culture focused on responsiveness, professionalism, safety, and problem resolution
Own and direct operational plans for a general administration department that may include multiple teams led by managers/supervisors; ensure scalable business support services
Execute functional strategy established by senior leadership; establish short- to mid-term (1–3 year) operational plans for administrative services and property support
Lead complex, cross-department service transformations (vendor consolidations, service model redesign, major facility support changes) requiring extensive investigation and analysis
Communicate with executive leadership on matters of significant importance; influence decisions regarding service standards, resourcing, and risk mitigation
Build workforce/staffing plans; ensure leadership coverage, succession planning, and capability development across teams; oversee strategic vendor portfolio governance
Other duties as assigned