At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Supply Chain Engineering **Job Sub** **Function:** Facilities Engineering **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Gent, East Flanders, Belgium, Zwijnaarde, East Flanders, Belgium **Job Description:** **THE OPPORTUNITY** Johnson & Johnson is responsible for bringing innovative medicines to patients around the world. Within J&J, E&PS FM is responsible for managing the facilities and utilities at all sites. In Belgium the scope of E&PS FM includes the sites in Beerse, Geel, Olen, La Louvière, Courcelles and Ghent. In Ghent J&J is operating CAR-T: chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. This is a new and innovative approach to eliminate cancer cells. It works by harnessing the power of a patient’s own immune system. That power is created from the patients’ T cells and is engineered to eliminate cancer cells expressing a specific antigen. The Ghent E&PS FM team manages the critical installations, facilities and utilities (steam, cooling installations, heating equipment, water systems, compressed air, high voltage, …) of/for the Ghent manufacturing hubs. The main goal of the E&PS team in Ghent is to ensure that the building and building systems are available 24/7 in a safe and compliant manner for the occupants and their activities. To join, assist, support and lead the team, the EP&S FM team in Ghent is recruiting a **facilities manager** for the 2 production sites in Ghent and the future expansions. The position will be **based in Ghent** (Belgium), reporting into the senior facilities manager. Close collaboration with several related departments and partners is indispensable for the functioning of the Ghent E&PS FM team. Amongst many others there are the E&PS FM team based in Beerse, the MAM team in Ghent and the Legend Biotech maintenance team. **Position Summary:** We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance of our facilities assets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in work management processes, facilities compliance and maintenance reliability fundamentals. Proficient in the latest asset management technologies and systems, this role will lead a team of facilities professionals to ensure operational excellence, safety and compliance. **Key responsibilities:** + **Facilities Asset Maintenance** Manage and optimize preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance for all facilities assets, leveraging advanced asset technology for optimal performance and lifecycle management. + **Work Management & Optimization** Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of work management processes, including work order planning, scheduling, execution and tracking to ensure efficiency and accountability. + **Facilities Compliance & Safety** Maintain adherence to all relevant regulatory standards, safety protocols and environmental requirements. Act as the FM subject matter expert for external & internal audits and inspections. + **Asset Technology & Data Integration** Utilize and stay current with the latest asset management technologies, including IoT-enabled assets, to enhance maintenance planning, reliability and data-driven decision-making. + **Maintenance Reliability & Fundamentals** Apply principles of maintenance reliability, such as root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), to improve asset dependability and reduce downtime. + **Leadership & Team Development** Lead, mentor and develop a team of facilities professionals. Foster a proactive safety culture and promote continuous learning within the team.You are responsible for the employees who work within the team. You must provide an inclusive work environment where each person must be considered as an individual. You ensure continuous development of your employees in various disciplines, both soft and hard skills. + **System & Data Management** Proficiently operate and maintain computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track asset performance, generate reports and support strategic decision-making. + **Budget & Performance Metrics** Develop and manage budgets, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement initiatives that drive operational improvements. + **Key Relationships** Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and our partners. Together with the senior manager of the team, act as the points of contact towards building users, quality, EHS², compliance and the entire E&PS organization. + **Site Business Processes** Participate in the implementation and maintenance of business continuity plans, emergency response plans and infrastructure management programs.System owner during start-up/construction phase of new projects and installation and liaison between business units and contractors during planning / construction as needed. **IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU** To be successful, you demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within a virtual matrix environment. Further requirements include: + Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, life sciences etc. or equivalent experience required. Strong technical knowledge is required. + Minimum of 5+ years facilities management experience in facilities, utilities and maintenance. + Experienced in GxP and quality management. + Strong personal leadership with demonstrated proficiency working with and within teams and strong relationship building skills are required. + Proven experience in facilities or maintenance management at an operational level. + Strong understanding of work management principles and systems. + In-depth knowledge of facilities compliance and safety standards. + Proficiency in CMMS and latest asset management technologies, including IoT systems. + Solid foundation in maintenance reliability practices and fundamentals. + Demonstrated leadership and team management skills. + Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Relevant technical or engineering background preferred. + You know how to deal with continuously meeting tight timelines. You are extremely stress resistant. + You are willing to accept peak loads that manifest themselves in long days and long weeks and this several times per year (the shutdowns). + You possess an outspoken ‘can do’ mentality. + You are highly communicative, both written and spoken. Besides having a perfect command of Dutch, you speak and write English fluently. Other languages are an additional asset. **Closing date: Sunday 10th of August 2025.** **Are you ready to make an impact?** If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career and that you feel you can bring your whole self to work. We provide you an environment to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.