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
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You will bring:
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
Skills & knowledge
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
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)