About this role
Facility Manager Mexico - Central America & Caribbean
About the Role
- Lead, coach and develop the facilities team across the Mexico, Central America & Caribbean region, including direct line management and regular performance and development follow‑up.
- Oversee day‑to‑day office services such as reception, cleaning, canteen, safety, handyman services and general office support to secure a high‑quality employee experience.
- Manage rent and lease contracts, relationships with landlords, and coordinate office moves, refurbishments, new office setups, footprint optimization and physical security measures.
- Select, onboard and manage external service providers, lead annual contract reviews and ensure agreed service levels, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Own the regional facilities budget, including forecasting and financial follow‑up, and track KPIs and efficiency initiatives to deliver sustainable performance improvements.
- Build strong relationships with country leadership, HR and visiting senior executives, ensuring high customer satisfaction and proactive communication on facilities topics.
- Develop and maintain long‑term plans for the office footprint and services in the region, contribute to global forums and secure alignment with health, safety and environmental standards.
Who You Are
- You bring at least 8 years’ experience in facility management, including leadership of teams and responsibility for multiple offices, ideally across more than one country and in an international or matrix environment.
- You have strong technical expertise in facility management tools and processes, vendor and contract management, budgeting, forecasting and KPI tracking, with awareness of health, safety and environmental regulations.
- You are an inclusive, collaborative leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a strategic mindset, strong problem‑solving ability and the courage to drive change and continuous improvement.
- You are Fluent in English
- University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field; professional certifications in facility management (e.g. FMP or similar) are an advantage.
Leadership Competencies
- Strong leaderships skills
- Communication
- Strategic mindset
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
More About the Location
You will be based in Mexico, with responsibility for offices across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The role includes regular collaboration with local teams in each country and may require occasional travel within the region to support projects, stakeholders and onsite activities.
Application End Date:
05 feb 2026Job Requisition ID:
Essity269146Other facts
About Essity
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
What you'll do
- Lead facility and office services across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, ensuring safe and efficient environments. Manage vendor relationships, lease agreements, and workplace projects while driving continuous improvement and cost-efficiency.
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