Manager, Facilities

Sysmex•Buffalo Grove, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sysmex is a global leader in diagnostic equipment and information management systems, dedicated to improving lives through science. Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, with a location in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Sysmex is known for its quality and innovation in laboratory diagnostics, IT, workflow analysis, and life sciences. The company fosters an agile and resourceful team environment focused on realizing critical breakthroughs. This role is for a Facilities Manager responsible for all Sysmex Americas Real Estate and Facilities, including maintenance across all locations. The position involves direct leadership of the Facilities team, performance monitoring, and serving as the primary contact for campus-related issues, projects, and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years required experience in project and/or process leadership, including experience in the Armed Forces.
5-8 years of applicable experience, including project management and implementations
Advanced written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Microsoft Suite – Intermediate to Advanced
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail.
After understanding the business flow, must be able to make general customer service decisions.
Proven strong leadership skills.
Account analysis abilities.
Advanced project management ability.
Advanced problem-solving ability.
Satisfaction of credentialing requirements of Sysmex’s customers, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities, which generally includes proof of current vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), and COVID-19.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day facilities and campus operations across multiple locations, ensuring safe, reliable, and business-ready environments.
Manage facilities operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and financial performance tracking.
Execute facilities capital projects, renovations, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Oversee and manage outsourced service providers and vendors, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
Ensure facilities compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and corporate standards, including support of regulated manufacturing environments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding facilities-related issues, priorities, and improvements.
Represent the organization externally with local authorities, regulatory agencies, and service providers to obtain approvals and support campus initiatives.
Develop, monitor, and report facilities performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Lead, coach, and develop facilities team members while fostering a service-oriented and accountable culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.