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.