Director Facilities Management, Health & Safety Europe

We are partnering with one of the world’s most successful and recognized multinationals to appoint a Director of Facilities Management, Health & Safety Europe . This strategically critical role is based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany , with responsibility across a highly complex European footprint.

The company is a global market leader across multiple categories, generating over USD 15 billion in annual revenue with 30+ thousand employees worldwide .

Its European operations span approximately 100 facilities — including production plants, offices, and warehouses — across 35 countries .

The Role

This position defines and drives the Facilities, Security, & Safety strategy and roadmap across all European operations. Leading a regional organization of more than 100 professionals , the role ensures operational excellence while advancing transformation through technology, sustainability, and data-driven processes. As a key member of the Regional Strategic Leadership Team , this role has high visibility and direct impact on business performance, resilience, and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a European Infrastructure organization of 100+ FTE, accountable for Facilities, Security, and Safety across all operations.
• Define and deliver the regional Infrastructure strategy and roadmap, balancing operational excellence with transformation, sustainability, and cost efficiency at scale.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning Infrastructure capabilities with business priorities and enabling performance, resilience, and employee wellbeing.
• Oversee regional governance, crisis and business continuity management, cross-country programs, and leadership development to ensure long-term organizational readiness.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a senior Facilities Management executive with a strong track record in large, complex industrial multinationals .

• Hands-on experience in production environments is essential , with deep expertise in managing facilities within operational settings.
• Multi-matrix experience is a must , including the ability to operate effectively across countries, cultures, and regulatory frameworks within a global organization.
• A strategic mindset combined with executional strength, credibility at senior leadership level, and the ability to lead at scale.

Why Join

The company offers a flexible, people-centered work environment , strong wellbeing and health benefits, and inclusive policies. In addition, the role provides international growth opportunities , attractive long-term incentives — all within a globally respected, high-performance organization.