Facilities and HSE Manager

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Alcon is looking to hire a Facilities and HSE Manager. The Facilities and HSE Manager is responsible for all building related activities to ensure the proper operation of the facility. The Facilities and HSE Manager is also responsible for Health Safety and Environmental compliance for the site. The position reports into the Site Leader, is a member of the Site Leadership Team, and collaborates with all functions at the site as well as Alcon’s corporate HSE, Security and Facilities organizations. 

This role in on-site in Durham, NC and a typical day would include:
 

• Manage daily Facilities, Safety, and Hazwaste operations for a 65,000 square foot Pharmaceutical R&D facility with 70+ personnel.
• Manage all facility-related projects, including maintenance, facility improvements and facility-related capital projects.
• Negotiates vendor agreements and ensures compliance to scope of work, including janitorial and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
• Inspects, and with vendor support, maintains utilities, backup power, and HVAC systems.
• Submits strategic forecasting for the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements. Prepares the annual Facilities and HSE expense and capital budgets and manages spend to meet budget targets.
• Supports departments in GMP operations.
• Responsible for Security at the site, including adding/removing users from the security access system.
• Leads HSE activities for the site. Develops effective and efficient HSE Management System and incorporates Global HSE initiatives/programs into sites HSE programs. Ensures the site complies with all regulatory requirements and Alcon HSE standards.
• Develops and drives risk management programs for the site.
• Ongoing support to the sites continuous improvement culture by developing and implementing quantifiable improvement initiatives.
• Leads site HSE audits.
• Responsible for incident management and monthly HSE data reporting.
• Responsible for chemical waste management and wastewater management for the site.
• Serves as Primary Emergency Coordinator and Hazwaste Manager.
• Leads the Safety Team and promotes a culture of safety.
• Collaborates with the property manager/landlord on matters related to the building lease.
• Create and/or update facility and site HSE SOPs as needed.
• Ensure appropriate metrics/KPIs are recorded and monitored. Suggest actions if metrics are below target.
• Manage, develop and maintain all space planning requirements, including internal employee moves, new hires and floor plans.
• Ability to collaborate across functions within the site as well as with corporate stakeholders, the facility landlord, third party vendors and regulators.
• Ability to act with initiative and good judgment and work independently. Responsive to site emergencies at all hours.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a hands-on, results-oriented person who is willing and able to work on a broad variety of activities and projects.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and resolution skills with service-oriented mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with peers as well as with senior leaders in the company.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing a lab and office facility strongly desired, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and requirements and managing workplace HSE programs.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and experience working with Building Management Systems.
• Experience supporting a GMP lab or manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
• Work with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP software (e.g., SAP), building management systems (preferably Desigo), and other software.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
• Travel up to 10%
• Sponsorship  - Yes

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