Overview ...
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.
The Opportunity ...
This role is aligned to the Wenger Manufacturing group, located in Sabetha, Kansas within JBT Marel.
This role reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with the global supply chain teams.
Wenger is a global leader in extrusion cooking and drying systems for food, pet food, and aquatic feed industries.
Founded in 1935, Wenger pioneered innovations in extrusion technology and offers advanced twin-screw systems and customized solutions. Today, Wenger is part of JBT Marel, a global provider of innovative food processing solutions. Together, we combine Wenger's specialized extrusion expertise with JBT Marel's worldwide resources and integrated technologies to deliver sustainable, efficient, and high-quality solutions for the evolving food industry.
The Supply Chain Manager is an important leadership position within the Wenger Group and an exciting opportunity to shape strategic sourcing and supply chain strategies as we continue to grow through new products, market expansion, and acquisitions.
You will work within a multi-billion-dollar international organization with a global scope.
You will lead projects and strategies related to equipment and machining component manufacturing. This area of spend is growing in scope through efforts such as make-or-buy decisions, new product development, acquisitions, and global/regional expansion.
Important Responsibilities
Lead procurement process improvements and negotiate strategic supplier agreements.
Support category and supplier development plans.
Oversee and organize functions: Procurement, Materials Management, Receiving, Transportation, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning).
Ensure maximum production within defined cost.
Manage a team and influence other operations and materials personnel across manufacturing facilities.
Create supply chain strategies and cost improvement programs for major spend categories.
Implement supplier programs for direct and indirect materials, including transportation.
Build internal and external relationships to support strategic sourcing.
Develop data-driven processes, productivity plans, and long-term supply chain strategies.
Lead teams while managing important departmental functions.
Apply advanced sourcing tools such as category management, risk mitigation, and supply base development.
Negotiate strategic supplier agreements and strengthen global supply chain.
Enhance SIOP processes to improve material flow, capacity planning, and inventory management.
Support make-or-buy decisions and technical assessments to reduce risk and optimize performance.
Deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Monitor KPIs through dashboards and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Ensure financial controls and full budget accountability.
Requirements for the role
Bachelor's from an accredited university·
An advanced degree (MBA) or commensurate experience preferred Lean Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, or operations within a manufacturing environment.·
Experience managing teams and influencing partners.·
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction programs.
Knowledge of SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning), materials management, and transportation logistics.· Proficiency in advanced sourcing tools (category management, risk mitigation, supply base development).·
Ability to make data-driven decisions.
Change, improve, and implement best practices.·
Experience with financial responsibility of a department budget
Travel & Location
This position is onsite - 100%
Not a hybrid role
Travel up to 25%
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Why work at JBT ...
We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel 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.
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 us at the following email HR.Lakeland@jbtc.com .
We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel 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.
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 us at the following email HR.Lakeland@jbtc.com .
This role is aligned to the Wenger Manufacturing group, located in Sabetha, Kansas within JBT Marel.
This role reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with the global supply chain teams.
Wenger is a global leader in extrusion cooking and drying systems for food, pet food, and aquatic feed industries.
Founded in 1935, Wenger pioneered innovations in extrusion technology and offers advanced twin-screw systems and customized solutions. Today, Wenger is part of JBT Marel, a global provider of innovative food processing solutions. Together, we combine Wenger's specialized extrusion expertise with JBT Marel's worldwide resources and integrated technologies to deliver sustainable, efficient, and high-quality solutions for the evolving food industry.
The Supply Chain Manager is an important leadership position within the Wenger Group and an exciting opportunity to shape strategic sourcing and supply chain strategies as we continue to grow through new products, market expansion, and acquisitions.
You will work within a multi-billion-dollar international organization with a global scope.
You will lead projects and strategies related to equipment and machining component manufacturing. This area of spend is growing in scope through efforts such as make-or-buy decisions, new product development, acquisitions, and global/regional expansion.
Important Responsibilities
Lead procurement process improvements and negotiate strategic supplier agreements.
Support category and supplier development plans.
Oversee and organize functions: Procurement, Materials Management, Receiving, Transportation, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning).
Ensure maximum production within defined cost.
Manage a team and influence other operations and materials personnel across manufacturing facilities.
Create supply chain strategies and cost improvement programs for major spend categories.
Implement supplier programs for direct and indirect materials, including transportation.
Build internal and external relationships to support strategic sourcing.
Develop data-driven processes, productivity plans, and long-term supply chain strategies.
Lead teams while managing important departmental functions.
Apply advanced sourcing tools such as category management, risk mitigation, and supply base development.
Negotiate strategic supplier agreements and strengthen global supply chain.
Enhance SIOP processes to improve material flow, capacity planning, and inventory management.
Support make-or-buy decisions and technical assessments to reduce risk and optimize performance.
Deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Monitor KPIs through dashboards and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Ensure financial controls and full budget accountability.
Requirements for the role
Bachelor's from an accredited university·
An advanced degree (MBA) or commensurate experience preferred Lean Certification or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, or operations within a manufacturing environment.·
Experience managing teams and influencing partners.·
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction programs.
Knowledge of SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning), materials management, and transportation logistics.· Proficiency in advanced sourcing tools (category management, risk mitigation, supply base development).·
Ability to make data-driven decisions.
Change, improve, and implement best practices.·
Experience with financial responsibility of a department budget
Travel & Location
This position is onsite - 100%
Not a hybrid role
Travel up to 25%
LI-SH1
LI-Onsite
