Quality Manufacturing Systems Lead

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days + 12 ADV days

Hybrid: 1 day/week working from home

Learning budget: €1,500 net/year

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Quality Manufacturing Systems Lead to drive the Quality pillar of our CI program across multiple sites. You will benchmark plant quality, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, and deploy KPI standards and tools to improve defect reduction.

You will standardize analytical equipment, support calibration programs, and collaborate with Central Engineering to implement inline measurement tech. Occasional travel of 30–40% is required as part of the role.

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), 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality pillar of the continuous improvement program across sites.
• Influence stakeholders to foster a zero defect mindset and proactive food safety culture.
• Develop and deploy Quality KPIs, MOS standards, systems and problem-solving tools.
• Drive standardization and optimization of analytical equipment across sites, including calibration and benchmarking.
• Act as project expert for Central Engineering and Factory program managers for inline measurement and digital applications.
• Travel between manufacturing locations 30 to 40% of the time.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor / Master in analytical science, chemistry, food technology or engineering

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing systems

Digital knowledge management systems

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.

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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)