Facilities Planner
Location: Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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Description
Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions.
We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.
Overview
Synaptics is looking for a Facilities planner to join our dynamic and growing organization. The individual will be responsible for supporting all the GWR activities at Synaptics Korea, including infrastructure maintenance, coordinating with vendors. The individual will maintain a seamless and secure working environment while also optimizing space allocation and sustainability initiatives and ensuring that facilities are safe, compliant, and conducive. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, GWR and Regional Programs.
Responsibilities & Competencies
Job Duties
- Maintain office infrastructure, including electrical, fire safety, security, AC, lighting and other essential systems
- Manage facility vendors to ensure qualified and cost-effective service delivery
- Follow up on and ensure the timely closure of GWR tickets
- Monitor facilities expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations for facility improvements
- Ensure compliance with environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, adhering to both local and Synaptics standards
- Oversee shipping and receiving services to ensure smooth logistics operations
- Manage breakroom and office supplies, ensuring availability and organization
- Handle space management, keep the Indoor Finder updated, and coordinate internal office moves
- Ensure the office remains clean, organized, and well-maintained to provide a comfortable working environment
- Visit the Suwon office at least bi-weekly to oversee operations and ensure facility needs are met
- Act as the primary liaison with the local landlord for facility-related matters
- Engage with the local team to address facility operations and support office needs
Competencies
- Understanding of safe work practices and proficient understanding of sensitive facility components that may be impacted by failures or malfunctions of infrastructure systems
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with cross functional teams
- A passion for service
- Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Well organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate
- Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas, adapt, and learn
- Able to solve routine problems through practical use of technology
- Good verbal, and written communication skills in English with the ability to work within a diverse team
Qualifications (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 2+ years facility management experience
- Knowledge of critical facilities operations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- No travel required
Belief in Diversity
Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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