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Facility Manager (FHX)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Oudenaarde - Belgium
Monthly Salary:
€ 75760 - 94700
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.
We are looking for:
- Syensqo is looking for aFacility Managerto lead and coordinate the safe efficient and compliant operation of our industrial production site inOudenaarde. 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 continuityalways in line withlocal regulatory requirementsandSyensqo 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 bring:
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Maintenance Facilities Management or similar technical discipline (preferred)
Experience
- 1015 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
- Plus: batch/continuous processing exposure; Lean reliability improvement project management fundamentals
You will get:
- The expected annual base salary for this position is reasonably between. 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
About us
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
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About Company
Syensqo offers a portfolio of specialty polymers and high performance polymers for demanding markets like automotive, healthcare, mobile electronics.
