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. We’re 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, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead Learning Strategy
• 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

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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

• Master's 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?

• 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.

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

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 .

About JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration.

Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world.

We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together.