Assembly Manager

Lead the teams that build the future of food processing.

JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing technology, committed to transforming the industry through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our teams work across borders to design and build solutions that help produce food safely, efficiently, and responsibly. We are looking for an experienced and driven Assembly Supervisor to lead our assembly team (46 direct reports) at our facility in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands.

You are a decisive, people-oriented leader with a passion for operational excellence. You thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and know how to bring out the best in the people around you. You lead by example, balance firmness with empathy, and keep both quality and people at the heart of everything you do.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment
• A track record of leading and developing teams effectively, ideally in a technical or industrial setting
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment with a strong project-driven focus.
• Experience with operational planning, KPI management, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, or similar)
• Familiarity with HR processes including performance reviews, absenteeism management, and employee development
• A relevant technical, engineering, or operations management background is preferred
• Experience working in cross-functional or international environments is an advantage