Facility Manager

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**We are looking for:**

* Syensqo is looking for a **Facility Manager** to lead and coordinate the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our industrial production site in **Oudenaarde**. In this role, you will ensure that buildings, utilities, infrastructure, and contracted site services are managed to support reliable production, optimize operating costs, improve site conditions, and maintain business continuity—always in line with **local regulatory requirements** and **Syensqo HSSE standards**. This position also supports the progressive build-up of maintenance management capability (preventive maintenance, asset reliability, contractor management, and utility performance). * A hands-on facility leader to oversee buildings, utilities, infrastructure, and site services in an industrial manufacturing environment * A strong coordinator who partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and HSSE teams * A disciplined and safety-driven professional who ensures compliance, reliability, and continuity of site operation * A future-oriented contributor able to build systems and capability to grow toward broader maintenance management responsibilities

**We count on you for:**

* 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

**You can count on us for:**

* A critical role supporting production reliability and business continuity at site level * Exposure to utilities performance, contractor management, compliance, and site infrastructure strategy * Opportunities to broaden responsibilities toward maintenance coordination and reliability development * A collaborative environment with strong interfaces across Operations, HSSE, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance

**You will get:**

* 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