Quality Manufacturing Systems Lead

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Learning budget €1,500 net/year

25 vacation days + 12 ADV days

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Quality Manufacturing Systems Lead to drive the Quality pillar of our continuous improvement program. You will coach teams, benchmark plant quality performance, and identify opportunities for improvement across sites.

Key responsibilities include developing Quality KPIs, standardizing equipment, and supporting calibration and verification efforts. The role requires travel 30–40% and a strong background in quality and food safety within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master or equivalent in analytical science, chemistry, food technology or engineering.
• Applied knowledge of quality and food safety standards (ISO / FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP).
• Knowledge of SAP, manufacturing systems and digital knowledge management systems.
• Ability to manage and develop the skills of others to help them perform at their best.
• Proven organizational and project management skills and facilitation in process development and CAPA management.
• Over 5 years’ experience in cross-functional teams within international settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality pillar of JDE Peet’s continuous improvement program across sites.
• Interact across the supply chain to promote a proactive quality culture.
• Develop and deploy Quality KPIs, MOS standards, systems and problem-solving tools.
• Standardize and optimize analytical equipment across sites, including calibration and verification.
• Act as project expert for Central Engineering and Factory program managers on inline measurement and digital applications.
• Travel between manufacturing locations 30–40% of the time.

Skills

Analytical science background

Quality & food safety

SAP knowledge

Project management

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Multicultural experience

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing systems

Digital knowledge management

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

What success looks like (first 12 months)

• Clear, comparable Quality KPIs & MOS standards adopted across sites
• Visible improvement in quality deliverables and reduction of recurring defects
• Improved equipment consistency through standardized calibration/verification and performance benchmarking

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

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%.

#unleashyourpossibility #acupofamazing

Company Description

About us:

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with brands like Peet’s, L’OR, Jacobs and local icons across 100+ markets.

We work as one team guided by our values:

• Dare to Amaze
• Own It
• Make It Simple
• 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!

• Efficiency culture: we don’t believe in endless office hours -we work as a team to deliver the best result as fast as possible
• Real time to switch off and recharge: enjoy 25 vacation days + 12 ADV days every year - so you can take care of your mind and body, not just your inbox.
• Hybrid: 1 day/week working from home to support work-life balance
• Strong people protection: respect & equality, everyone has a voice; employee unions actively review and protect employee rights
• Learning budget: €1,500 net/year (can accumulate) for courses, certifications, conferences
• Growth & ambition: regular performance reviews + internal mobility; 50%+ of hires are internal moves (national & international)