Support the facility capital plan and identify suitable equipment, technologies and working practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Monitor and report KPIs, improvement initiatives and operational projects, sharing best practices across the EMEA organization where appropriate.
Oversee equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, coordinating external technical support where required.
Support the management of customer complaints and act as an escalation point for operational and customer-related issues.
Lead or support Health, Safety and Environmental improvement initiatives and ensure a safe working environment.
Ensure effective implementation of HR processes, with particular focus on employee engagement, performance management and talent development.
Identify and address urgent operational, safety, quality and environmental issues with a strong sense of urgency.
Effectively communicate with and mobilize teams across all levels of the organization and escalate issues appropriately.
Travel occasionally to other Sherwin-Williams sites in Europe as required.
What We Are Looking For
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required.
3–5 years of experience in customer relations, logistics and operational team management.
Experience with Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and management.
Knowledge of facility installations and relevant regulations.
Experience working with internal management systems and operational processes.
Strong understanding of business performance, costs and key operational metrics.
Technical & Professional Skills
Strong computer skills and ability to work with operational and business systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and operational challenges effectively.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyse data, identify risks and translate objectives into clear action plans.
Experience with maintenance, equipment troubleshooting or operational technical matters is an advantage.
Knowledge of Sherwin-Williams systems such as MIRA, Discovery and ECOMET is an advantage.
Strong understanding of safety, loss prevention, security and hazardous material handling requirements.
Leadership & Personal Competencies
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and engage employees.
Excellent coaching and people-development skills.
Ability to build positive working relationships and establish trust across different teams and functions.
Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to make timely, fact-based decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills.
Proactive approach to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.
Ability to lead through change and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with regional and cross-functional teams.
Language Requirements
Local language of the facility: Advanced level – written, spoken and reading.
English: Advanced level – written, spoken and reading.
What We Offer
Annual gross salary in the range of: 720 000 NOK – 920 000 NOK
A senior operational leadership role within an international organization.
High level of responsibility and visibility within the facility and wider EMEA organization.
The opportunity to lead people, operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Close cooperation with regional leadership and other functions across the organization.
Opportunities to develop your leadership, operational and commercial competencies.
A collaborative environment where your experience and ideas can have a direct impact on business performance.
If you are an experienced operational leader who combines strong people leadership, customer focus, operational discipline and a continuous-improvement mindset, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Sherwin-Williams as our next Facility Manager!
