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Quality Manufacturing Systems Lead CT12/F

R&D Utrecht Full-time Netherlands

Job Description

  • Lead the Quality pillar of JDE Peet’s continuous improvement program (coaching, workshops, assessments), benchmarking plant performance with regards to quality deliverables and proactively identifying areas for improvement
  • Interact across the supply chain, influencing stakeholders to foster an improvement zero defect mindset and proactive food safety quality culture
  • Develop and deploy Quality KPI’s, MOS standards, systems and problem-solving tools
  • Drive the standardization and optimization of analytical equipment across sites, including calibration, verification and performance benchmarking
  • Act as project expert for Central Engineering and Factory program managers for inline measurement and inspection equipment, technology and digital applications
  • Traveling between various manufacturing locations for 30 to 40% of the time

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

For this role as a Quality Manufacturing Systems lead, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelor / Master or equivalent in analytical science, chemistry, food technology or engineering
  • Applied knowledge of quality and food safety standards & practices (ISO / FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP), and Manufacturing Excellence such as TPM or Lean Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of SAP, manufacturing systems and digital knowledge management systems
  • An ability to manage and develop the skills of others, to help them perform at their best
  • Proven organizational & project management skills, as well as inspirational problem solving and facilitation in Business Process development, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action management.
  • Over 5 years’ professional expertise in cross-functional teams within an international multi-cultural design and manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

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If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

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Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. 

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs, alongside a collection of 9 local icons; such as Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao, Old Town, Moccona, Super, Gevalia, Friele, Marcilla. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 8.8 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Find out more at http://careers.jdepeets.com

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