Facilities Manager (m/f/d)

The mission of the Facilities Manager (m/f/d) is to establish and maintain global standards, metrics and best practices for the building and building systems maintenance and security concept. You will the first point of contact and responder for all Facilities Maintenance and Services questions and shall manage a Facilities Specialist, the outsourced local security guard and reception team as well as service providers at the Großkugel (near Leipzig) facility, working closely with the centralized EMEA Facilities Helpdesk. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Establish and maintain global standards and best practices measured by service and site-specific metrics for all Facilities Maintenance and Services at the Großkugel site.

• Actively manage all local Facilities Maintenance employees, outsourced staff and service providers.

• Act as local Fire & Work Safety Officer; responsible to maintain a fire concept and assist in workplace safety improvements.
• Point of contact for environmental control systems, including alarm response.
• Point of contact for the Environment, Health & Safety organization, as well as for the relevant authorities and property insurer.
• Conduct small ad-hoc repairs to solve technical issues in due course.
• Maintain global Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and preventive maintenance regimes for all building systems and (environmental) control systems.

• Partner with regional Facilities colleagues to establish a best-in-class Facilities Maintenance and Services experience.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical or related field.
• Profound work and project experience in facilities management for a warehouse or manufacturing site in a global environment. 
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Strong technical skills and understanding as well as experience with technical building installations.
• Commitment to service, self-organization and managing all Facilities aspects independently.

• Ability to understand complex technical systems and maintenance organization.

• Fluency in German and English.
• Experience in bio-pharma, medical/diagnostics, life science related or logistics companies is a plus. 
• Experience with audits and disclosure practices is a plus.

• Flexibility to travel occasionally.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. Bio-Rad is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation program to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees. In addition to a competitive 13 month salary our employees can assess their contribution to the company's success through annual performance reviews. Our benefits include 30 days of paid time-off as well as a vacation allowance, on top of extensive learning and development opportunities, life and accident insurance, a pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, meal allowances, birthday vouchers, and regular team events. Family-friendly trust-based working time models and the option to work remotely allow for maximum flexibility. 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply. 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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