Poultry Solutions Manager | Lead Engineering & Projects

JBT Marel; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Solutions Manager, Poultry NA to lead Layout and Project Engineering teams through the sales and project lifecycle.

You will partner with Sales, Innovation, and Project Management leaders to develop technical strategies, drive engineering excellence, and ensure customer requirements and project objectives are met.

This hybrid role requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field or equivalent experience with process-technology knowledge
• 3-5 years in a management role with leadership responsibilities
• Experience with CAD design tools
• Strong English skills, written and verbal
• Proven leadership in workshop, service, manufacturing, repair, or technical operations
• Experience in multi-cultural, multi-discipline organizations is a plus
• Knowledge of food processing industry requirements is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of professional employees and supervisors.
• Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to support development and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs and operational results and take corrective actions.
• Manage staffing levels, workload, and resource allocation to meet objectives.
• Develop and execute departmental plans aligned with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve processes and initiatives.
• Analyze operational issues and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

3-5 years in a management role

Tools

CAD design tools

Job description

JBT Marel in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Solutions Manager, Poultry NA to lead Layout and Project Engineering teams through the sales and project lifecycle.

You will partner with Sales, Innovation, and Project Management leaders to develop technical strategies, drive engineering excellence, and ensure customer requirements and project objectives are met.

This hybrid role requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and up to 25% travel.