Manager - Facilities

Wesco International, Inc.; Almere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. seeks an experienced facilities professional in Almere to manage capital projects, site layouts, and LEAN-driven improvements across leased sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, upgrades, supplier negotiations, and environmental compliance, with a focus on protecting assets and optimizing operations.

Qualifications

• Senior facilities responsibility or facilities construction projects, preventative management and repair management.
• 3 years required for relevant experience.
• Experience with LEAN in facilities or operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and recommends capital spending requests for exterior signage, building repairs, equipment, carpeting and furniture.
• Coordinates building repairs and upgrades on leased sites with landlords in accordance with established leases.
• Reviews layouts for new sites and relocations.
• Makes sure branches have explored LEAN options.
• Works with equipment manufacturers to utilize buying power for cost efficient purchase.
• Assesses long-term needs for facilities and equipment to protect assets and mission.
• Manages and executes assigned projects.
• Represents company to various customers, suppliers, and constituents.
• Works with sites on environmental issues, including mold remediation and audits.
• Ensures upkeep of company owned facilities.

Skills

Facility design

LEAN principles

Contract negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

• Reviews and recommends capital spending requests for exterior signage, building repairs, equipment, carpeting and furniture.
• Coordinates building repairs and upgrades on leased sites with landlords in accordance with established leases.
• Reviews layouts for new sites and relocations.
• Makes sure branches have explored LEAN options.
• Works with equipment manufacturers to utilize buying power for cost efficient purchase.
• Assesses long-term needs for facilities and equipment to protect assets and mission.
• Manages and executes assigned projects.
• Acts as a resource for WESCO management or facilities topics.
• Represents company to various customers, suppliers, and constituents.
• Works with sites on environmental issues, including mold remediation and audits.
• Ensures upkeep of company owned facilities.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Senior facilities responsibility or facilities construction projects, preventative management and repair management - 3 years required

EDUCATION:

High School Degree or Equivalent required

Bachelors’ Degree preferred

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High level of technical competence in facility design and construction practices
• Warehouse layout and design practices as related to LEAN principles and operational best practices
• Strong contract negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors
• Strong communication, interpersonal and motivational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Working Environment:

• General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

physical requirements:

• Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
• Work may require excessive bending or stooping.

mental requirements:

• Employee required to problem-solve.
• Employee required to communicate with the public.