WELCOME TO BASF
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business' demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the Innovation Center of BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV in Gent, Belgium.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As Head of Facility Management, you will drive the cost-efficient use and continuous availability of quality services and infrastructures, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and company safety standards. Your role will span five locations within the Gent Innovation Center where you will lead efforts to maintain excellence and drive innovation.
1. Develop and implement the Facility Management Strategy for infrastructure and services, aligning with business goals and growth projections.
2. Oversee mid and long-term planning, considering demands, resources, and budget proposals, while monitoring implementation, Capex budget, and inventory.
3. Manage Facility Management Teams in Astene & Zwijnaarde, optimizing workflows and team competencies to achieve synergies between sites.
4. Ensure excellent communication within the department and with internal customers.
5. Maintain a Facility Management Catalogue, setting priorities and improvement actions.
6. Conduct customer satisfaction surveys to enhance service quality.
7. Supervise third-party contracts related to site facilities and services.
8. Act as Chairman of CPBW.
9. Collaborate with the QHSE Manager, Environmental Coordinator, and IT and Communications Department.
WHAT YOU OFFER
1. Master's Degree in Industrial, Civil, or Bio Engineering
2. Min. 15 years of leadership experience in Utility and/or Facility Management
3. Strong background in complex, high-tech environments such as hospitals, labs, or the pharmaceutical industry
4. Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and inspire teams, demonstrating unifying leadership
5. Strategic thinker with a clear vision, customer-oriented with experience in setting up and implementing SLAs
6. Proficient in planning and project management
7. Decisive and capable of handling resistance and setbacks
8. Financial acumen with experience in budget management, including Capex
9. Knowledge of or experience with social dialogue is a plus
10. Fluent in Dutch and English
HOW TO REACH US
If you need more information about the process or the vacancy, you can reach our recruiting team here.
WHAT WE OFFER
1. Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
2. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits (a.o. a company car) as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.
ABOUT US
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Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us -- in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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