What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at 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 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.
You will report to the Director of Operations
The Opportunity
JBT Marel is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in US - Lenexa, KS. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for overseeing all site-level programs related to environmental, safety and health compliance. This role manages daily EHS operations while ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, insurance, and corporate requirements. The EHS Manager leads the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, training, permitting, and record keeping to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. The role drives key EHS initiatives for the business unit, aligning efforts with company objectives and supporting ongoing performance improvements. EHS manager is required to maintain regulatory compliance and our right to operate
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management
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.
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 JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.
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.
You will report to the Director of Operations
The Opportunity
JBT Marel is looking for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in US - Lenexa, KS. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for overseeing all site-level programs related to environmental, safety and health compliance. This role manages daily EHS operations while ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, insurance, and corporate requirements. The EHS Manager leads the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, training, permitting, and record keeping to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. The role drives key EHS initiatives for the business unit, aligning efforts with company objectives and supporting ongoing performance improvements. EHS manager is required to maintain regulatory compliance and our right to operate
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management
- You will ensure site compliance with all company policies and federal/state OSHA requirements
- You will conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, job safety analyses (JSAs) and hazard assessments
- Review and maintain incident reports, inspection findings, OSHA logs and other safety documentation
- Investigate injuries, near misses, property damage and liability incidents; prepare required reports and support insurance or legal reviews as needed
- Develop, deliver, and track safety training programs
- Maintain and monitor safety‑related KPIs; provide visibility to the site and lead initiatives to improve performance
- Ensure project safety reviews are completed for all site capital projects and support compliance planning for new initiatives
- Oversee safety‑related documentation such as SDS files and ensure proper distribution and accessibility
- Lead emergency response planning, drills and employee preparedness activities
- Manage EHS requirements for contractors and customers, including pre‑work evaluations undefined Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and company standards including EPA, permitting, reporting and record‑keeping requirements
- Manage environmental training programs and ensure completion by required personnel
- Maintain corporate sustainability and environmental metrics
- Support ongoing implementation of updated environmental and global regulatory standards
- Partner with corporate teams and support environmental audits
- Partner with site management to build a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and security awareness
- Lead EHS initiatives for the business unit, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including operations, field services, corporate staff and regulatory bodies to drive corrective and preventive actions
- Lead sustainability initiatives and support customer‑driven environmental or safety requirements undefined
- You will work onsite in Sabetha, KS and travel up to 10% of the time.
- 10 plus years of progressive leadership experience in Environmental, Health and Safety management.
- CSP certification is a great to have
- Bachelor's Degree in EHS or technical fields, or equivalent experience in industry.
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.
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 JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.