With over a century of experience in battery research and manufacturing, Leclanché is well placed to tackle the challenges of the transition to a carbon-free society. As the only European manufacturer of both power and energy lithium-ion battery cells, Leclanché provides the most effective energy storage solutions for electric vehicles, industrial, marine, grid and microgrid applications.
Our world leading in-house technologies and ownership of the full value chain from electrochemistry to energy management software, make us unique and a partner of choice for customers who require smarter and faster energy storage solutions.
To lead all EHS activities ensuring that all parts of the business receive trusted guidance and support assessing and managing Health, Safety and Environment risks and opportunities. To ensure that Company’s infrastructures and buildings are safe, well maintained and secure for all, we are looking, to join our team in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland for an:
EHS & Facility Manager
Role & Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and support to the EHS and Sustainability teams ensuring that all environment, health, safety and security principles and measures are implemented and followed across the Company.
- Organize regular meetings with all stakeholders, monitor progress and report regularly to the senior management.
- Represent the Company in all building related projects, manage the obtaining of building permits and administrative authorizations.
- Manage the Facilities budget and ensure cost effectiveness, control and validate all invoices related to the activities of the Facilities department.
- Continuously improve lay-out for offices and production spaces and ensure 5S compliancy.
- Manage the Facilities teams, ensuring, on a daily basis that all site services, such as the cafeteria, reception, conference rooms, coffee corners, etc. are operating efficiently and that employees’ requests are answered in due time.
- Manage external providers for services such as security, fleet of vehicles, cleaning, etc.
- Plan and ensure building maintenance and extension projects together with the external providers, guaranteeing the deadlines and quality of the projects.
- Plan and ensure assets maintenance guaranteeing the full functionality of each infrastructure asset.
- Ensure that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards and energy efficiency requirements.
Skills & Experience:
- Engineering degree or similar education
- 5+ years of people management experience
- 7+ years of experience in EHS & Facility management
- Good knowledge of EHS and Sustainability regulatory standards
- Good level of technical and industry knowledge
Key Competencies:
- People Management: Manages and organizes the work of individuals and teams. Establishes measurable goals. Puts the resources available to the team. Promotes and recognizes performance.
- Impact and Influence: Persuades, influences and convinces others to achieve a common goal in the interest of the Company.
- Communication: Written and verbal communications are clear, concise and understandable. Listens actively to others with empathy. Finds common ground and gets cooperation.
- Customer Focus: Acts with the customer in mind. Identifies and uses all the information necessary to understand the needs of the customers and ensures that actions are taken to address them.
- Initiative and Adaptability: Identifies problems and finds solutions in a creative manner. Demonstrates flexibility to changing conditions and/or environment.
Languages:
English & French good level (spoken and writing)
German is an asset
Travel:
Occasional travel to other Leclanché locations.
We offer an interesting job in an international growing company, dynamic and collaborative working environment, possibility to work on innovative projects and continuous professional growth.
If you are Swiss or EU citizen, or hold a valid work permit, please apply and send your full application only in English.
A note to recruitment agencies - we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thank you for your understanding.
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