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 Posted Date: 05/08/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.