Technical Learning & Development Manager

Shape the Future of Technical Training at JBT Marel

At JBT Marel what we do matters. Every day our technology helps customers feed the world more efficiently safely and sustainably.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food. As a global leader in food processing and automation technology we combine innovation expertise and collaboration to deliver solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Our values define how we work:

• Create with Collaboration
• Serve with Integrity
• Grow with Excellence
• Advance with Innovation

The Opportunity

This is more than a Learning & Development role.

Were looking for a passionate strategic and hands-on Learning & Development Manager to lead the evolution of technical training across North America. You will play a key role in building the capabilities of our service organization helping field teams develop the skills needed to support cutting-edge food processing technologies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to create training strategies develop learning pathways influence business performance and drive the future of workforce development within a growing global organization.

If you are energized by developing people building programs from the ground up and partnering with leaders to create measurable business impact wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

Lead Learning Strategy

• Develop and execute a technical training strategy aligned with business objectives and our Next Gen vision
• Identify skill gaps and create learning roadmaps that prepare employees for future success
• Establish meaningful KPIs that measure learning effectiveness and business impact
• Manage multiple training initiatives and projects across the organization

Build Innovative Learning Experiences

• Design engaging learning programs including instructor-led training e-learning virtual learning simulations and blended solutions
• Create structured learning paths that accelerate employee development and technical proficiency
• Partner with subject matter experts to transform technical knowledge into impactful training experiences
• Deliver training when needed and serve as a visible learning champion

Influence and Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with leaders managers product experts and service teams to identify capability needs
• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce development and performance improvement
• Build strong partnerships with external training vendors and certification organizations

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data assessments and learner feedback to enhance training effectiveness
• Use learning systems and skills matrices to proactively identify future capability needs
• Champion a culture of continuous learning innovation and operational excellence

What Success Looks Like

In this role youll help:

• Increase technical competency across the workforce
• Improve training completion and certification rates
• Accelerate employee time-to-productivity
• Support adoption of new technologies and processes
• Deliver measurable business impact through workforce capability development

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Learning & Development Education Engineering or a related field
• Experience leading technical training workforce development or learning enablement programs
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience developing and implementing learning programs and training strategies
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning technologies
• Exceptional communication facilitation and presentation skills
• A proactive hands-on mindset with a passion for helping others grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related discipline
• Professional certifications in instructional design training project management or similar fields
• Experience supporting technical engineering manufacturing or field service environments
• Experience working with Field Service Technicians and technical service organizations

Why Join JBT Marel

At JBT Marel youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both people and business performance.

Youll join a global organization that values innovation invests in employee growth and empowers individuals to take ownership of meaningful work.

We offer:

• Day-one benefits
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Family leave benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative and globally connected culture

Location & Travel

This is an onsite position based in:

• Sandusky OH
• Richmond VA
• Alpharetta GA
• Apex NC

Travel up to 30% is required.

Help Build the Next Generation of Technical Talent

If youre ready to create learning experiences that drive business results develop future leaders and shape technical capability across North America we encourage you to apply today.

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague with our customers and within communities.

We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental values to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful focused and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice but also a business

imperative.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. At JBT Marel we apply this policy to all our employment practices including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact JBT Marel at .

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Required Experience:

Manager