RCI Manager

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and embedding a culture of continuous improvement?

As RCI Manager – Further Processing – EMEA, you will play a pivotal role in transforming JBT Marel into a more resilient and responsive organization. Using LEAN principles and techniques, you will accelerate improvement initiatives across the business, ensuring that continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work.

In this change management role, success will come from your ability to inspire, influence, and mobilize people at all levels of the organization to deliver results that create real value for our customers.

Key responsibilities & tasks

• Drive process and cost improvements within the Further Processing business area.
• Build awareness and spread knowledge of LEAN principles and relentless continuous improvement across the organization.
• Initiate and lead improvement efforts such as daily/weekly/monthly boards, workshops, and cross-functional projects.
• Track and report on the progress of improvement initiatives.
• Identify, define, and prioritize new areas of improvement opportunities.
• Mobilize teams and ensure goals are achieved, creating measurable and sustainable results.

What you bring

• Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within an international technical environment.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with products, processes, and materials.
• Deep understanding of LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strategic mindset: ability to see the big picture and focus on what drives customer value while aligning with company targets.
• Strong sense of urgency, hands-on mentality, and result orientation.
• Excellent organizational and structured working approach.
• Strong communication skills: able to educate, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Positive outlook with the ability to inspire colleagues through collaboration and action.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

What we offer

• A strategic role with high visibility and direct impact on JBT Marel’s performance.
• The opportunity to design, lead, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across EMEA.
• Competitive compensation package, with global mobility support if required.
• Career development opportunities in a global leader shaping the future of food processing.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture that values expertise and empowers you to lead change.

About JBT Marel

JBT Marel is a global leader in advanced food processing solutions. With over 12,000 employees in 25+ countries, we design, manufacture, and service state-of-the-art systems for poultry, meat, fish, and dairy industries.

Our mission is to transform the way food is processed – making it safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. From farm to fork, we help the world’s leading food producers meet rising consumer demand while reducing waste and environmental impact.

At JBT Marel, our people are our strength. We invest in talent, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a company making a real impact worldwide.

Join us. Shape the future. Start at JBT Marel.