Food Process Technology Manager

About the role

JBT Marel, a global provider of equipment, integrated technology and services for the food and beverage industry, is hiring a Food Process Technology Manager in its Prepared Foods – Further Processing department in Boxmeer. The manager drives innovation and strategic initiatives within Further Processing, planning and leading projects from concept through to product launch according to the PDP process, while cooperating closely with the Research group, Innovation Manager, Product Line Director and Sales, Service and Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities

• Implement strategy and help create the roadmap for the further processing portfolio
• Identify opportunities from customers, markets and technology, producing high-quality business cases and value propositions
• Lead development and safeguard the core technology of the portfolio
• Take part in the patent work group to maintain IP rights
• Execute innovation project plans and coordinate a multi-disciplinary development team, ensuring technological integrity
• Analyse machine and machine vision data together with food technology knowledge to improve product lines and process performance
• Manage the team: select, coach, develop and review employees, and keep the team within budget
• Collaborate with other innovation teams, Sales, Service and Supply Chain, and build relationships with key development customers

Required profile

• Masters degree in Food Science, Agri-Technical / Technological or a related field, by education or experience
• At least 5 years of development experience in a comparable industry, preferably fish, meat or poultry
• Knowledge of food industry business processes and experience managing and supervising a team
• Experience translating technology into machine concepts
• Preferred: experience with food safety and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus

Required skills

• Data analysis for new product and process development
• Leadership, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Food or process technology mindset

What we offer

• Hybrid working (2-3 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance
• Primary and secondary benefits
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and language learning
• Internal growth opportunities