Job Title: Facilities Operations Manager
About the Role:
The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility management strategy, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality services and infrastructure across multiple locations. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, capable of driving innovation and excellence while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement the Facility Management Strategy for infrastructure and services.
* Oversee mid and long-term planning, considering demands, resources, and budget proposals, while monitoring implementation, Capex budget, and inventory.
* Manage Facility Management Teams in Astene & Zwijnaarde, optimizing workflows and team competencies to achieve synergies between sites.
* Ensure excellent communication within the department and with internal customers.
* Maintain a Facility Management Catalogue, setting priorities and improvement actions.
* Conduct customer satisfaction surveys to enhance service quality.
* Supervise third-party contracts related to site facilities and services.
* Act as Chairman of CPBW.
* Collaborate with the QHSE Manager, Environmental Coordinator, and IT and Communications Department.
Requirements:
* Master's Degree in Industrial, Civil, or Bio Engineering.
* Min. 15 years of leadership experience in Utility and/or Facility Management.
* Strong background in complex, high-tech environments such as hospitals, labs, or the pharmaceutical industry.
* Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and inspire teams, demonstrating unifying leadership.
* Strategic thinker with a clear vision, customer-oriented with experience in setting up and implementing SLAs.
* Proficient in planning and project management.
* Decisive and capable of handling resistance and setbacks.
* Financial acumen with experience in budget management, including Capex.
* Knowledge of or experience with social dialogue is a plus.
* Fluent in Dutch and English.
Benefits:
* Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation including attractive benefits (a.o.).
* Excellent career opportunities in an international company.
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