Facility Manager

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Facility Manager who will oversee operational performance to meet customer satisfaction, volume, quality, and cost goals. The successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance with regulations, champion customer initiatives, and manage site operations. A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience are required. This is a hands-on leadership role that promises continuous improvement and growth within a thriving facility.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in customer relations, logistics and operational team management.
• Knowledge of internal management systems and installations.
• General Environmental, Health and Safety management training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational performance meets volume, quality, and cost goals.
• Champion customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage the capital plan for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customer relations

Logistics management

Operational team management

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SHW IT systems

MIRA

Discovery

ECOMET

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing facility and deliver exceptional results? We’re looking for a Facility Manager who will ensure operational performance meets volume, quality, and cost goals—while exceeding customer expectations for safety, service, and efficiency.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll “walk the talk,” champion customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation.

• Provide strong leadership for day to day operation as well as for future improvements. “Walk the talk” and be personal role model to champion Customer satisfaction whilst ensuring all site EHS requirements are met.
• Champion Customer satisfaction initiatives aimed at improving our S‑W value proposition within the given Market place.
• Ensuring site legal and regulatory compliance is met along with 100% compliance to S‑W policies and procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot problems, or arrange for equipment to be repaired or serviced by appropriate technicians.
• Take active participation in Daily Management system meetings, coaching others and sharing experience and wider EMEA communication cascades.
• Assist in achieving facility sales, operating profit, volume, and standard margin budgets.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure Customer and site specific targets are achieved, according to agreed EMEA Key Performance Indicators.
• Monitor inventory budgeted levels and develops and maintains a stock management system in place to increase inventory turns.
• Assist in the management capital plan for the facility. Sources suitable equipment to support the sales.
• Measure and report monthly on key performance indicators and site specific improvement initiatives and projects. Where appropriate collaborate on leveraging EMEA best practises across site.
• Ensures the facility works effectively with site safety, operational and maintenance programs according to Company rules and standards and country regulations.
• Assist in handling customer complaints within EMEA guidelines.
• Leads the annual physical inventory, ensuring it is conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist for implementing Loss Prevention audit action plans.
• Ensure safety, loss prevention and security practices are followed according to policy and correct or report non‑compliance.
• Ensure policies and procedures for handling hazardous material, as outlined in the Work Safe Manual, are implemented appropriately and reported promptly as required.
• Ensure improvements in Health, Safety and Environmental initiative activities performed at the site, in order to provide and maintain a safe working environment. Lead continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental results.
• Ensure S‑W values are followed, employee engagement is high and all HR processes are properly implemented and executed with a special emphasis on annual Performance and Talent Management.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject (Required)

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 3‑5 years’ experience in customer relations, logistics and operational team management (Required) knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations. (required)
• Knowledge of the internal management system (required)
• Knowledge of the installations and associated regulations (required)

Technical / skill Requirements

• Strong computer skills. General Environmental, Health and Safety management training. (required)
• SHW IT systems. Specifics of MIRA, Discovery and ECOMET.

Internal Vacancy Announcement

This vacancy is advertised exclusively for internal candidates, with a closing date of Friday 9th January 2026.

Interview dates

Proposed for week commencing 12th Jan. Successful candidates will be notified in advance, allowing time to prepare.

Please be aware that you can apply for any internal job offer after minimum one year in current role having previously informed your manager.

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