HSE Manager

Are you an experienced HSE professional who enjoys being where the action happens and making a tangible impact on people, operations, and business performance? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and creating safer working environments? Then this could be the opportunity for you.

As HSE Manager Service Poultry, you will play a key role in supporting our Sales and Service organization by driving health, safety, and environmental excellence across our Field Service operations. You will partner closely with employees, managers, and customers to promote a strong safety culture and ensure the well-being of everyone involved in our activities.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of HSE programs, provide expert guidance on risk management and regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance throughout the organization.

Your primary focus will be on Field Service activities, whether supporting the installation of new equipment or servicing existing JBT Marel Poultry solutions at customer sites. Working across the EMEA region, you will collaborate with diverse teams and customers, helping to ensure that safety remains at the heart of everything we do. The role includes regular travel and occasional overnight stays, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operations and engaging directly with people in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of HSE policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring full alignment with company standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices.

• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks through regular safety inspections, risk assessments, workplace audits, and preventive action plans.

• Drive incident prevention and organizational learning by leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

• Champion a strong safety-first culture by delivering engaging training programs, promoting safety awareness, and empowering Field Service employees and work order owners to take ownership of HSE performance.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across the business to implement safety initiatives, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

• Ensure robust HSE governance and compliance through accurate reporting, documentation, and maintenance of safety records, training data, and compliance-related information.

• Monitor emerging legislation, industry trends, and best practices, translating regulatory requirements into practical and effective business solutions.

• Support the strategic direction of global Health, Safety & Environmental programs for Field Service operations and contribute to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of global HSE policies and standards.

• Act as a trusted HSE business partner and influential leader, building strong relationships across all levels of the organization while driving innovative solutions to safety, health, and environmental challenges.

• Develop, support, and manage HSE business programs for Field Service operations and customer-facing activities, embedding a culture of continuous improvement that reduces injuries, occupational illnesses, liability exposure, and financial risk.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Relevant qualification in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in HSE, including a minimum of 2 years supporting field service, customer-facing, or operational environments.

• Experience working in an international organization, preferably within an OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or technical services business.

• Strong knowledge of international HSE standards, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

• Solid experience with HSE management systems, risk assessments, incident investigations, auditing methodologies, and environmental compliance programs.

• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience applying these standards in a practical business environment.

• Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear and effective operational practices.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage employees, managers, customers, and external partners.

• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner.

• Comfortable working in a multicultural, matrix organization and collaborating across functions, regions, and disciplines.

Skills

• Collaborative and engaging team player who builds trust, fosters positive working relationships, and contributes to a high-performing culture.

• Change-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge existing practices and successfully drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Self-motivated and results-driven, demonstrating ownership, resilience, and a commitment to achieving both personal and organizational goals.

• Strong problem-solving skills, applying HSE knowledge and practical experience to identify risks, remove barriers, and deliver effective solutions.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing demands.

• Effective in working within global, multicultural, and cross-functional environments, adapting communication and approach to different audiences.

• Skilled at influencing stakeholders, gaining buy-in, and building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrates and promotes the JBT Marel values of Serve with Integrity, Create with Collaboration, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation in everyday actions and decision-making.

Travel & Location

This role offers a balance of field engagement and office collaboration:

• Approximately 20% travel, mainly within Europe, supporting Field Service teams and customer locations.

• Several days a month working from our headquarters in Boxmeer, Netherlands.

About JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision emphasizes partnership, inspiring JBT Marel to deliver exceptional, end-to-end service that fosters customer trust.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision

Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to click on “Apply” and include your resume!

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

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