What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager position at Nidec Genmark Automation?
Location: Fremont, CA
Department: Administration / Operations
Reports To: HR Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Office Manager with a strong focus on facilities management to oversee daily office operations and maintain a safe, efficient workplace. This role will also provide light HR support, primarily focused on employee onboarding and general administrative coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Management (Primary Focus)
- Oversee day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and repairs
- Coordinate with landlords, vendors, and service providers (HVAC, janitorial, security, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and regulations
- Manage office layout, workspace planning, and office moves
- Maintain building systems, equipment, and preventative maintenance schedules
- Handle security access, badges, and office safety protocols
- Respond quickly to facility-related issues to minimize downtime
Office Operations
- Manage office supplies, equipment, and inventory
- Support daily administrative operations and ensure smooth workflow
- Coordinate meetings, conference rooms, and office logistics
- Maintain organized documentation, procedures, and records
HR Support (Onboarding Focus Only)
- Coordinate new hire onboarding (workspace setup, badges, equipment, orientation scheduling)
- Prepare onboarding materials and ensure a smooth first-day experience
- Maintain employee files and basic HR documentation
- Support employee engagement activities and internal events
Vendor & Budget Coordination
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements
- Track facilities and office expenses and stay within budget
- Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing with vendors
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in facilities, office management, or operations
- Strong hands-on experience managing building operations and vendors
- Basic experience supporting HR onboarding processes
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to be onsite and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
Nidec Genmark Automation, Inc. was founded as Genmark Automation in 1989. Since then, the company has grown into a global leading OEM supplier of atmospheric and vacuum transfer robots and peripheral equipment. In addition to designing, developing and manufacturing high precision robotics, motion control and integrated tool automation solutions, we combine decades of engineering expertise with an appetite for innovation, to create custom solutions for the global semiconductor, data storage and flat panel display industries.
The company’s products are designed to optimize equipment and factory productivity. Our solutions include complete automated wafer transfer systems and integration software, offering high-performance and reliability for OEM process tool manufacturers, allowing them to focus on developing next-generation process technology. Nidec Genmark Automation distributes and supports our products through a global sales and support infrastructure operating out of offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China.
Nidec Genmark Automation, Inc. is a NIDEC Group Company
The company’s products are designed to optimize equipment and factory productivity. Our solutions include complete automated wafer transfer systems and integration software, offering high-performance and reliability for OEM process tool manufacturers, allowing them to focus on developing next-generation process technology. Nidec Genmark Automation distributes and supports our products through a global sales and support infrastructure operating out of offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China.
Nidec Genmark Automation, Inc. is a NIDEC Group Company