Regional Facilities Leader: Global Operations & Projects

AkzoNobel; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to lead facilities management across a broad geographic region. You will act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and outsourced service providers, ensuring safe, cost-effective, high-quality workplace environments.

You will oversee operations across manufacturing sites, laboratories, warehouses, and offices, driving continuous improvement, supplier governance, and project leadership in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing facilities operations across multiple countries and cultures.
• Minimum 5 years managing outsourced service providers and vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or process environments.
• Experience leading facilities, workplace, or infrastructure projects.
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional point of contact for facilities management across multiple countries and locations.
• Lead relationships with regional business leaders, site management, and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with internal customers and external providers.
• Drive service excellence through KPI, SLA, and performance management.
• Oversee supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Manage regional facilities budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify and prioritize facility-related improvement opportunities and lead projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

English fluency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to lead facilities management across a broad geographic region. You will act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and outsourced service providers, ensuring safe, cost-effective, high-quality workplace environments.

You will oversee operations across manufacturing sites, laboratories, warehouses, and offices, driving continuous improvement, supplier governance, and project leadership in an international setting.