Facility Manager (F/H/X)

Syensqo; Oudenaarde; Sur place; EUR 75 760 - 94 700; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

16+ weeks maternity/paternity leave

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions

Résumé du poste

Syensqo, located in Oudenaarde, Belgium, is seeking a Facility Operations Leader to manage day-to-day facility operations and contractor oversight while ensuring a safe and efficient environment. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of industrial experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of facility systems.

This role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from €75,760 to €94,700 based on qualifications and experience, with additional benefits including maternity/paternity leave and well-being sessions.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in an industrial facility, preferably chemical process or manufacturing.
• 5+ years in supervisory roles in maintenance coordination or engineering.
• Strong understanding of industrial facility systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day facility operations.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Develop and manage facility budgets.

Connaissances

Leadership and organizational capability

Communication skills

Facility systems knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Maintenance management

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Outils

CMMS/SAP

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day facility operations (buildings, grounds, warehouses, offices, workshops, common areas)
• Ensuring the facility remains safe, clean, secure, and fully operational to support uninterrupted production
• Coordinating site services (cleaning, waste handling, pest control, security, landscaping, general upkeep)
• Monitoring utilities and infrastructure performance and coordinating repairs/service activities
• Managing contractors and service providers (scope, quality, permits, and strict compliance with site safety rules)
• Supporting capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and continuous site improvements
• Maintaining facility records and compliance documentation (permits, inspections, certifications, statutory records)
• Developing and managing facility budgets and identifying cost optimization opportunities (without compromising HSSE, compliance, or reliability)
• Coordinating corrective and preventive maintenance for facility systems and contributing to proactive maintenance plans for critical assets
• Tracking work orders, recurring issues, downtime causes, and service history using CMMS/SAP or site records
• Developing and monitoring KPIs for facility performance, service reliability, compliance, and maintenance maturity
• Building capability and development plans for self and team; preparing to cover for Maintenance Manager when needed
• Supporting plant quality management systems and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Facilities Management, or similar technical discipline (preferred)
• Experience: 10–15 years in an industrial facility (preferably chemical process or manufacturing); 5+ years in supervisory roles and/or facilities, maintenance coordination, engineering, or project leadership
• Strong leadership and organizational capability; ability to coach and develop employees and contractors
• Ability to set priorities, deliver results, and drive cross-functional alignment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace); experience with CMMS/SAP and AutoCAD (preferred)
• Strong understanding of industrial facility systems (HVAC, electrical distribution high/low voltage, IT infrastructure, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, water, drainage, lighting, building infrastructure)
• Working knowledge of safety standards, permit‑to‑work, contractor safety management
• Awareness of environmental compliance impacts (air, wastewater, storm water)
• Investigation and root‑cause analysis skills with corrective action implementation
• Working knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, mechanical integrity, asset care fundamentals
• Plus: batch/continuous processing exposure; Lean, reliability improvement, project management fundamentals

Benefits

• The expected annual base salary for this position is reasonably between €75,760 – €94,700. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and may ultimately be higher or lower than the stated range.
• 16+ weeks maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave (per local policy)
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information

• Location: Oudenaarde, Belgium (Specialty Polymers site)
• Scope includes contractor oversight and on‑site presence in an industrial environment
• This role includes strong HSSE leadership expectations and participation in audits/inspections
• Any travel/remote work arrangements should be aligned with site needs and local policy

EEO Statement

We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.