Associate Manager, Workplace Operations

Associate Manager Workplace operations - Stryker Innovation Centre Cork

The Associate Manager Facilities plays a key role in supporting Strykers Innovation Centre a global R&D hub focused on the research and development of advanced medical instrumentation. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations maintenance and continuous improvement of the facility to ensure a safe efficient and high-performing environment that enables innovation and collaboration. The role leads facility operations vendor management and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory quality and safety standards.

What you will do:

• Recruit train develop and manage performance of facilities team members - Set direction expectations and priorities for the team to meet operational goals.

• Oversee inter-office moves organizational changes and resource allocation.

• Manage the day-to-day functioning of assigned facilities including building systems equipment and infrastructure

• Supervise central services such as security reception cleaning waste disposal catering parking and mailroom function

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance inspections and repairs.

• Maintain building management systems inventory control 6S and housekeeping standards.

• Respond promptly to facility and equipment issues alarms and system failures.

• Plan and oversee facility construction and refurbishment projects including new equipment installations in close collaboration with Program and Project Managers

• Serve as or direct a construction administrator/project manager to ensure adherence to specifications schedules and budgets.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations codes and standards (e.g. health safety environmental quality ISO GMP LEED).

• Conduct and document regular facility audits and inspections.

• Monitor and promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Assist in developing and managing operating and capital expenditure budgets - Track expenses review contracts and approve purchases.

• Partner with procurement to obtain quotes negotiate vendor contracts and optimize cost savings.

• Manage vendor performance ensuring delivery schedules quality and service agreements are met.

• Prepare reports on facility conditions operations and project status.

• Maintain records of inventory repairs inspections and compliance documentation.

• Liaise with property managers landlords and internal stakeholders as needed.

• Ensure proper facility coverage and be available or on-call 24/7 to support the business

• Actively support the Global RE&F team collaborating with the wider team to deliver assistance across the UK&I region when required.

What you need:

• Honors Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration Project Management or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• 6 years of relevant facilities management experience including supervisory responsibilities.

• Knowledge of facility operations maintenance practices construction health and safety regulations and environmental standards.

• Cross functional workplace expertise with experience across multiple facility related disciplines.

• Strong planning organizational problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a customer service mindset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and building management systems.

• Manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred

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