Pharma Facility Operations Lead

Kuehne Nagel; Geel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Geel, Belgium, seeks a Contract Logistics Facility Manager with pharma-sector experience to oversee warehouses and offices. You will drive maintenance, compliance, and EPC upgrades, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires fluency in English and Dutch at B2 level or higher, a relevant degree, and willingness to travel between sites. This is a full-time on-site position with extensive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Facility Management or related field.
• Proven experience in Facility Management within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong understanding of facility operations, maintenance, and engineering systems.
• Fluent in English; Dutch at B2 level or higher.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouses, offices, and infrastructure remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational.
• Lead facility management activities, including building maintenance, utilities, and technical infrastructure.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, engineering partners, and external service providers.
• Oversee supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure agreed service levels are consistently met.
• Lead tendering processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and select the most suitable suppliers.
• Manage facility budgets, control costs, and support procurement activities in line with business objectives.
• Drive facility projects and continuous improvement initiatives, using KPIs, SLAs, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure all facility procedures, guidelines, and work instructions are up to date and fully compliant with QSHE standards.
• Act as the key escalation point for facility-related issues, including emergency response and critical operational support on a 24/7 basis.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Construction, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Geel, Belgium, seeks a Contract Logistics Facility Manager with pharma-sector experience to oversee warehouses and offices. You will drive maintenance, compliance, and EPC upgrades, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires fluency in English and Dutch at B2 level or higher, a relevant degree, and willingness to travel between sites. This is a full-time on-site position with extensive stakeholder engagement.