Facilities and Health Safety Environment Manager

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Facilities and HSE Manager 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 is located in Durham, NC. and the responsibilities 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.
• Manages facilities vendors, including janitorial and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
• Inspects and with vendors maintains utilities, backup power, and HVAC systems.
• Plans by forecasting 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 the risk management programs for the site.
• Leads site HSE audits.
• Responsible for incident management and reporting.
• Responsible for chemical waste management and wastewater management for the site. Serves as Primary Emergency Coordinator and Hazwaste Manager.
• Leads the site 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.

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 Proven 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, and other software.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: up to 5-10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.