## Associate Manager, Workplace OperationsApplylocations: Cork, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R******Work Flexibility: Onsite**Associate Manager, Workplace operations - Stryker Innovation Centre Cork**The Associate Manager, Facilities plays a key role in supporting Stryker's 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 Bachelor's 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#IJ
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