Job title: Facilities Lead
Department: Supply Chain, Procornea
Location: Eerbeek, Netherlands
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 0800 - 1700

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space.  So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As Facilities Lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, compliant and productive facility installations at the Procornea site.

The role focuses on providing excellent customer service while overseeing facility and utilities maintenance, infrastructure management, energy management, cost improvement initiatives, and external facilities service contracts.

This position reports directly to the Head of Manufacturing Operations NL.

About you:

Maintain positive relationships with all Procornea Coopervision and be the main point of contact for their facility’s needs. Understand their expectations and provide business service solutions accordingly. Ensure compliance with regulations related to quality, environmental health, and safety. Represent Facilities during audits and implement business continuity plans. Support energy and sustainability initiatives as well as infrastructure management programs. Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams on capital and infrastructure projects. Work with departments and contractors during planning and construction.  Lead Facilities strategies and initiatives at the site. Ensure efficient maintenance and operation of facilities and utilities, ensuring compliance in classified/controlled production environments. Keep standard operational procedures up-to-date and ensure strict compliance with them. Develop and monitor operational budgets for internal and contracted resources. Responsible for the performance of service providers. Develop a reliability program for utilities and critical building systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong understanding of facilities management or related fields Knowledge of GMP, EHS, and other regulatory standards Familiarity with maintenance and construction best practices Ability to effectively manage contractors. Solution-oriented & pragmatic. Trouble shooter, Stress-resistant. Excellent decision-making skills in fast-changing and complex environments, and capable of dealing with uncertainties. Strongly results-orientated with a corresponding sense of responsibility; directs work and ensures accountability. Social skills; emphatic, listening, enthusing, & collaborating. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, dealing with all management levels, peers, teams, service providers, contractors and consultants. High organizational sensitivity and situational awareness. Balancing stakeholders (conflicting) interests.

Experience and Education:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar (industrial) environment. To perform this role properly you must be present on site for at least 5 days per week. Fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English. Science or Engineering background (Marine, Process, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience MSc or MBA preferable A completed MBO + education (intermediate vocational education) in logistics, supplemented with extensive work experience in a similar position.

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 30 days holiday and pension scheme. Travel allowance: €0.21/km for commutes over 10 km from Procornea Eerbeek.

Possibility to buy extra holidays

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!

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