Facilities Manager

Description Overview

Perrigo is a leading global provider of over-the-counter (OTC) health products and wellness solutions that enhance individual overall well-being. Originating from the former Omega Pharma, the European branch is today present in 30 countries with a strong local anchorage. 

You know us from brands like Physiomer, NiQuitin, XLS Medical, Zaffranax, Arterin, Dermalex, Biover, Galenco, Davitamon, Ymea, Lactacyd. Perrigo is an organization with a dynamic, transparent and fast-paced atmosphere, characterized by an entrepreneurial and cooperative culture. 

The overall purpose of the Facilities Manager (on-site) is to manage and maintain a common standard of building and facilities maintenance service relating to the upkeep of premises which will include aspects of hard and soft FM services, Health and Safety and security. 

This position will also lead cluster level support as required for other corporate offices supervising the day-to-day activities of facilities team members and taking the lead on coordination for all CSCI wide security integrations from a facilities perspective coordinating regular alignment meetings with representatives from across Europe and the US. This position will be the primary liaison for Perrigo and its suppliers for all facilities requirements.
 

Scope of the Role

Your Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day supervision for the facility including but not limited to, heating and cooling, alarms, cleaning/janitorial, deliveries, waste management and general maintenance
• Manages department budgets across clusters to ensure all required compliance costs are captured along with requesting funds for any CAPEX projects
• Monitors working practices and adherence to safety procedures and regulations to ensure safety of employees working in the area taking into consideration privacy requirements and obligations
• Liaises with functional or operational area managers and administrative assistants to ensure that facility team activities are integrated with other parts of the business providing office continuity and alignment
• Takes the lead in identifying resolution to technical problems and feasibility of proposed solutions with the cooperation of external parties
• Assists with strategic planning, participates in continuous improvement and projects for the facility function especially related to site sustainability goals
• Will help with event management (as deemed suitable) 
• Managing relationships with all facilities vendors to ensure the appropriate standard is met and maintained. In addition, this includes running tenders to identify the right supply chain partners and raising the subsequent requisitions / orders for all appropriate services and goods
• Supports new starter on boarding in coordination with the HR function but specifically ensuring employees have understood all requirements and provisions within the facility they are working
• Managing the relationship with Landlord / building management company to ensure building standards in communal areas are kept well, in line with any lease agreement 
• Supporting as and when required the management of the office areas ie booking of meeting rooms for large events and ensuring the facility in a state of readiness
• Will support the Facilities Structure across Europe and associated real estate projects / Ariba adoption for facilities control as required 
• Will provide contractual support to the manufacturing sites within the cluster as deemed appropriate by the leadership
   

Experience Required

Your Qualificatios:

• 3-5 years of facilities experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• FM or H&S qualification or working towards would also be advantageous
• Problem solving skills, decision making skills, demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team and ability to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment are critical for the position’s success
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, including proven ability to represent Perrigo in a professional manner. Demonstrable ability to prioritize, handle interruptions, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to successfully meet daily goals is required.
• The ideal candidate would possess strong PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point – Visio and MS Projects experience would be advantageous or experience of managing projects); SAP experience preferred
• Experience in Ccure / Genetec systems, management of previous security integrations is advantageous
• Experience of budget / cost centre management is essential