Manager of Continuous Improvement and HSE
About The Position
Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Lean manufacturing experience, including coaching, training, and strategy deployment
- Proven success leading CI projects and Lean transformations
- Formal Lean training/certification (Lean Engineer, Black Belt, or equivalent)
- Experience driving organizational change within Lean initiatives
- Manufacturing background with strong business results and increasing responsibility
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and disciplines
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
- Drive a culture of Lean and continuous improvement across the facility.
- Lead CI planning, training, and value-stream projects to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Partner with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and quantify cost savings.
- Lead Kaizen events and coach teams in Lean principles, problem‑solving, and standardized work.
- Develop and report on KPIs including OEE, quality, waste reduction, safety, and operating costs.
- Lead all safety programs and promote a strong safety culture.
- Conduct OSHA and chemical‑safety training; maintain and distribute MSDS documentation.
- Oversee emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and ongoing safety procedure compliance.
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules and equipment history.
- Oversee facility and equipment repairs, contractor management, and installation of new systems.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and security standards.
- Plan and supervise maintenance projects, budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Support facility layout improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Maintain driving record documentation and support DOT compliance.
- Manage approved contractor lists and required documentation.
- Coordinate annual inspections and maintain fire protection equipment inventory.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
