Director Real Estate and Facility Services - Production Europe (m/f/d)Verified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant senior leadership experience, ideally within global manufacturing, production, or facility operations environments.
• Proven expertise in facility management, service delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement – both operationally and strategically.
• Solid understanding of integrated facility management models and industry best practices, as well as knowledge of emerging workplace technologies, industry trends, and innovative facility management solutions.
• Strong international stakeholder management, communication, and execution capabilities, combined with a grasp of relevant KPI and SLA structures
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, results-oriented approach to execution.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English and ability to travel internationally for business 20-30% of the time.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of leaders and employees, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Define and execute the strategic direction of facility services for our production sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Ensure the alignment of efficient, high-quality facility operations through best practices, process optimization, and evolving service solutions across all sites.
• Manage facility services budgets in partnership with Finance, identifying cost-efficiency opportunities while maintaining service standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational requirements, proactively managing risks and business continuity.
• Drive innovation, technology adoption, and smart building initiatives to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and user experience.
• Monitor and report on service performance, providing insights, recommendations, and updates to senior leadership.

About the position

Join VELUX in a key leadership role as Director Real Estate and Facility Services - Production Europe (m/f/d), with responsibility for driving operational excellence across the PCO organization in Europe. Depending on your location, the position can be based in Poland (Warsaw, Gniezno or Namysłów), Hungary (Budapest or Fertőd), or the Czech Republic (Brno or Vyškov).

Benefits

• The opportunity to join VELUX, a global company with a strong brand, purpose-driven culture, and focus on innovation and sustainability.
• A key role in a global team, working with colleagues and stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package. Please note that specific benefits may vary depending on the location of the role.