Manager Installation

Marel Red Meat B.V.; Lichtenvoorde; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marel Red Meat B.V. seeks a Manager Installation to lead a ~15-person International Site Supervisors team responsible for installation and service projects in the Meat Division. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery and mentor staff across NL and Poland while maintaining high safety standards.

You will shape talent development, oversee field service operations, and collaborate with senior management to align with company goals. Occasional travel and a strong leadership mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German preferred.
• Experience as Site Supervisor or team leader.
• Experience in Field Service Management or Site Supervision in equipment/Software manufacturing.
• Food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~15 International Site Supervisors.
• Ensure installations and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop talent and conduct appraisals.
• Manage health & safety trainings for site and Marel machinery.
• Travel 10-20%.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Field service management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location

Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands (Minimum 3 days in LCV office, preferably more; up to 20% travel)

Division

Meat

As our Manager Installation, you will be in charge of a team of (approximately) 15 International Site Supervisors, (mainly based in NL and Poland), who focus on the execution of Installation and Service Projects for the projects of our Meat Division (globally).

In your day-to-day, you can expect to:

• Analyze information to determine needs for successfully planned installations
• Be responsible for identifying future talent and further development and growth of your team
• Mentor employees about work-related issues and assist employees to support job-skill gaps and ensure employee job satisfaction
• Initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures when required and conduct regular appraisals and performance meetings with next in line employees
• Ensure that all Installations and special projects executed by your team, are delivered on time and within budget and reporting is done on time and as designed
• Be responsible for Health & Safety worker trainings, for site and working on Marel machinery
• Participate in field service management meetings to set directions, goals and strategy for the operation.
• Travel occasionally as required by the business (10 - 20%)

What kind of a person are you?

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Software Engineering (or similar knowledge level).
• Excellent written and spoken English, (german is preferred)
• Former Site Supervisor and/or team leader, excellent communicator, comfortable in dealing with customer’s management
• Professional experience in Field Service Management or Site Supervision within the equipment/Software manufacturing sector and/or similar industries.
• Food industry preferable
• Leadership, management and motivation of people, gaining commitment from both internal and external colleagues
• Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with the company’s products and processes
• Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines
• Strong in Stakeholder management

What we offer!

• A leadership role where you can shape team performance and customer satisfaction.
• A collaborative, international environment focused on service excellence.
• Room to grow professionally while making a real impact.
• Be part of a team that values ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.

Way of Working

Our daily operation is based on RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement) and Daily Management principles. This means: Clear ownership and visual management Short feedback loops and structured problem solving Fact-based decision making, with escalation when needed

About JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. We know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food. Our vision is to be the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end‑to‑end solutions that build long‑term customer trust. Our values define us at our best: Serve with integrity – Create with collaboration – Grow with excellence – Advance with innovation We are committed to supporting your professional and personal development. You will be part of a global, inclusive team culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and new challenges to support your growth.

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

Questions? Contact: Niels Spit – [e-mail]

Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/nielsspit