Company information

Canon is the world’s best imaging company and a leading global brand – driven to enrich people’s lives and businesses with innovative products and smart digital solutions. We are an international company that values diversity & inclusion by being respectful, seeing the world as others do and transforming it for the better. We strive to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects all the communities we serve.

Role & Department

Canon EMEA is looking for a Facilities Manager to lead our Facilities Management department. The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management and maintenance of Canon’s Amstelveen grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure that the workspace is safe and functional. The manager ensures that all physical assets, including the grounds, buildings, and equipment, meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and efficiency. The FM Manager also manages the SLA with Canon Production Printing(CPP) for our Venlo site and engages with local CPP FM colleagues to make sure that all the services are in line with SLA/Site Director expectations

The scope includes ‘hard’ facilities (anything to do with the physical building, such as technical, infrastructure and electrical systems) and ‘soft’ services (people-related work such as catering and security). Tasks include inspecting and maintaining facilities to meet safety regulations and managing renovations and updates.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for maintenance, safety- and management tasks that promote a healthy and safe working environment for the building’s employees. The company aim is to create an office environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration, to reinforce the Canon brand and Kyosei principles. The manager plays a critical role in supporting the company’s sustainability initiatives, including actions to reduce CO2 emissions. Fleet Management: support the car lease ordering process in cooperation with procurement and HR teams, maintain the fleet in good condition, monitor driver operations, optimizing fuel/charging and maintenance costs, managing car pool and support CENV electrification plan.

 

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

 As Facilities Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing the facilities team with clear roles and responsibilities and objectives.
• For strategic suppliers overseeing and agreeing contracts, in collaboration with Procurement division, and with providers for services and equipment.
• Oversee and negotiate contracts with strategic suppliers and manage service providers for technical building systems and various facilities services, including security, catering, cleaning, and waste handling.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with all tenants in Canon Europa N.V. (CENV) locations and ensuring rental agreements are up to date, and that rent is collected. 
• Prepare and manage monthly budgets, oversee accruals and fixed assets, and be accountable for a €10 million annual budget, while also leading project and budget management for a 10-year renovation plan at the Amstelveen site.
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, health- and safety standards and energy efficiency requirements, ISO14001 and numerous applicable NEN standards
• Responsible for the Risk Inventory and Evaluation process, required in the event of large changes to the building(s) and aimed to avoid safety risks or recommend solutions to minimize these risks.
• Coordinate and train the Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring office preparedness with proper equipment and conducting annual fire drills.
• Investigate incidents, maintain an accident register, and work with Security and ERT for effective resolution.
• Manage the ordering, maintenance, and oversight of a fleet of over 90 lease cars in collaboration with Procurement and HR. 

What we ask

For this role, you will have:

• Relevant technincal education or equivalant work experience.
• A few years of experience working as a people manager.
• The ability to lead, develop, and manage teams and projects with complex, varied workload.
• Knowledge of technical drawings and diagrams.
• Assessing quotations and making calculations is no problem.
• Extensive experience in checking calculations and drawings.
• Sufficient knowledge of national and international regulations, laws and regulations.
• Commercial awareness and financial implications of decisions
• You master Office 365, knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Good command of both the Dutch and English languages in speaking and writing.

You will need

We are seeking an exceptional individual who excels in both communication and influencing, whether engaging in person or through written correspondence. This person is not only adept at managing projects from inception through completion but also has a remarkable ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds. Their analytical and problem-solving skills shine when faced with challenges, and their decision-making is both informed and strategic. They possess a strong capability to lead, develop, and manage teams effectively, balancing attention to detail with a clear vision of the bigger picture. With a keen sense of commercial awareness, they understand the financial implications of their decisions and manage time efficiently to handle a complex and varied workload. This role requires someone who not only ensures outcomes are met but also fosters the growth and development of others. They innovate by leveraging their skills and experience, always maintaining a customer-oriented approach while inspiring and motivating their team to achieve excellence.

Further Information

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.