Manage and lead a team of assembly team leaders, setting a clear direction and high standards
Act as a role model by embodying company values, rules, and standards-and ensuring others follow them
Allocate tasks and responsibilities thoughtfully, accounting for team priorities and individual competencies
Monitor progress and quality across the assembly floor, taking action where needed
Develop, encourage, and motivate employees to reach their full potential
Provide regular, constructive feedback on performance, attitude, and behaviour
Carry out HR activities within your area of responsibility, including employee selection and onboarding
Contribute to decisions on individual employment conditions and carry out performance assessment and evaluation interviews
Foster a culture of personal responsibility and initiative-giving teams the freedom and trust to succeed
Management & Organisation
Create the framework and conditions that enable employees and teams to achieve set objectives
Draw up, implement, and monitor the Assembly plan on an ongoing basis
Track and analyse operational KPIs, initiating corrective and preventative measures as required
Submit improvement plans to management for approval and supervise their execution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, productivity, quality, and supply performance
Ensure Assembly is positioned to support the innovation process
Maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working environment
Coordinate effectively with other operational managers to ensure smooth cross-departmental collaboration
Allocate resources-people, materials, skills, and budget-to optimise assembly processes and meet quality and delivery targets
Manage sickness absenteeism and oversee employee reintegration with care
Supervise trainees and maintain relationships with relevant educational institutions
Policy & Advice
Communicate and promote company policy clearly, acting as an ambassador for the organisation's vision and direction
Set a clear focus, formulate realistic targets, manage expectations, and follow through on consequences
Provide operational input to the Director of Operations and implement initiatives from the medium-term strategy
Make proposals for improvements to production resources, covering maintenance, repairs, and investments
About You
You'll bring:
Strong leadership and people management skills, with a natural ability to motivate teams
A structured, organised approach to managing complex, fast-moving production environments
A collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across departments and disciplines
Clear and confident communication, including the ability to give honest feedback constructively
A proactive, solution-focused approach-comfortable making decisions under pressure
Commitment to continuous improvement and an eye for inefficiency
Experience & Education
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
Benefits
A leadership role with genuine impact-shaping how our assembly teams work and growThe opportunity to drive operational improvements that have real, measurable resultsCollaboration with international teams across a global organisationA supportive, team-oriented working environment where initiative is valuedOpportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within JBT MarelThe chance to contribute to cutting-edge food processing solutions that make a differenceHealth insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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.
Jbtm · Netherlands