Facility manager

Zymofix NV; Deinze; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zymofix NV is a dynamic scale-up dedicated to sustainable microbial products for agriculture. The role centers on relocation management, site growth, and ensuring smooth transfer of operations to a new industrial site.

You will build and maintain the 7,000 m2 production and office space, coordinate preventive maintenance, implement robust security, and guide the demo plant construction with engineers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or construction projects preferred.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Responsabilités

• Lead relocation and expansion planning for the new site.
• Oversee building and asset maintenance across production and office spaces.
• Implement security systems including access control and alarms.
• Coordinate demo plant construction with engineers and contractors.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure alignment with production on maintenance planning.

Description du poste

Zymofix is a dynamic and innovative scale-up dedicated to fostering sustainable and circular agriculture. We specialize in creating effective and economically viable microbial products designed to reduce farmers' reliance on agrochemicals while maintaining high productivity. Positioned at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower farmers to grow healthy crops and improve yields without resorting to chemical fertilizers. Zymofix is planning the construction of an industrial-scale demonstration plant in 2027.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

• Relocation management: Help prepare, lead, and coordinate the relocation and expansion of current operational activities to the new site.
• Building and asset management: Make sure the entire building (7,000m² production and office area, plus outside area) remains in good condition; plan and execute preventive maintenance of civil and production assets, and act as the first contact person for technical issues.
• Security: Implement access control, fire detection and suppression, and burglary and alarm systems to create a secure workplace.
• Demo industrial plant construction: Co-prepare and guide the construction of the new demo industrial facility for micro-organism production, working in close collaboration with the project engineer to coordinate all building-related construction works — arranging site access, staying informed on progress, safeguarding safety, and communicating with external partners such as welders, electricians etc. when they come to install equipment.
• Stakeholder & partner management: Collaborate closely with external partners, internal and external engineers, and contractors to ensure smooth project operations and alignment; keep internal and external stakeholders informed and closely coordinate with production on maintenance planning.The role requires strong technical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team that relies on you. You draw energy from collective success.