Associate Manager, Workplace Operations

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.