Safety Excellence Program Manager

Did you know that Marel employees play a vital role in feeding the world?

We are looking for a Safety Excellence Program Manager who wants to have an influence on sustainability an innovation along with satisfaction in being part of the solution and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The Safety Excellence Program Manager is responsible for supporting the strategic development of global Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities for Field Service operations. This role ensures alignment with the organization’s global HSE policy by driving its design, implementation, and continuous improvement across divisions and regions.

In collaboration with the Head of HSE Service and the Service Excellence Team, the Safety Excellence Program Manager plays a critical role in cultivating a safety-oriented culture by ensuring compliance, addressing HSE deficiencies, and supporting business units in identifying and resolving safety challenges. This position requires exceptional leadership and collaboration skills to influence all levels of the organization and drive innovative solutions to HSE challenges.

A key responsibility of the role includes supporting and managing written HSE business programs, involving Field Service and customer relationships, to embed continuous improvement and ensure excellence. Additionally, the Safety Excellence Program Manager will lead efforts to monitor safety performance, provide training and development, and champion a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental practices withing the service sector.

What you will be doing:

• Safety Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee safety programs that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure division/region safety practices are consistent with corporate safety strategies and objectives.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, measure progress, and recommend improvements.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for safety standards, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to empower employees and leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Incident Management: Support root cause analysis, investigations, and corrective action plans for safety incidents and near-misses.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance safety processes, tools, and technologies to minimize risks and improve efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with leadership, site managers, and safety teams to foster a culture of safety excellence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about local and regional safety regulations to ensure organizational compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant safety qualification for the region, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years of experience in safety management or a related role, with a strong focus on program development and execution.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001), and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating across multiple levels of an organization, including senior leaders and front-line staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proven Change Management Skills: Demonstrates the ability to challenge the status quo and lead initiatives that drive organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Performance-Oriented and Results-Driven: Strives for excellence in achieving goals while focusing on personal and professional development.
• Collaborative Team Player: Enjoys working with others, fostering a culture of commitment, mutual respect, and shared success within the team.
• Value-Driven Safety Expertise: Leverages knowledge and experience to deliver safety solutions that add measurable value to the organization.
• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills: Exhibits exceptional planning and communication capabilities to effectively manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Cultural Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to work seamlessly across regions and cultures, respecting diversity while aligning with global strategies.
• Influence and Relationship-Building: Excels at influencing without formal authority, building strong relationships to drive alignment and commitment across teams.
• Alignment with Core Values: Embodies the organizational values:

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 30%

Commitment to Global Safety

As a JBT Marel employee, you are expected to respect internal rules and actively contribute to the delivery of the corporate Safety policy and guidance to ensure JBT Marel is a safe place to work.

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 global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

Interested? 

If you’re looking to join an international company with a great culture, flexible working arrangements, career growth and development opportunities then click apply now and include a resume!  

JBT Marel does not accept unsolicited applications from third party recruiting agencies.  

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