R&D Digital Quality Specialist

JDE Peet's; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in the top 25% in the Netherlands

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

37 days off

€1,500 net learning budget

WFH allowance

Health insurance discount

Mental health workshops

Job summary

JDE Peet's in Utrecht is seeking a candidate to lead the development and maintenance of digital tools for Quality Food Safety management. This role involves managing Safefood, coordinating business reviews, and supporting audits and performance management.

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor/Master in relevant fields, knowledge of food safety standards, and be fluent in English. Benefits include a strong salary package and 37 days off, with significant opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master or equivalent in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Engineering, Food Science or Nutrition or relevant vocational experience.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety standards and practices (ISO/ FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP).
• A team player who can engage fully with associates at all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of digital tools for Quality Food Safety management.
• Day-to-day management of Safefood including data accuracy and reporting.
• Coordination of business reviews with external vendors for supplier Quality management.

Skills

Knowledge of quality and food safety standards

High level of attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team player

Fluent in written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor/Master in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Engineering, Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

SAP

Job description

Benefits

• Salary in the top 25% in the Netherlands + 8% holiday allowance + 8.33% year-end bonus
• 37 days off (25 leave + 12 ADV) - yes, really
• €1,500 net learning budget, yours to spend every year
• WFH allowance + commuting allowance
• Health insurance discount + fitness contribution
• Wellbeing that goes beyond the gym: mental health workshops, breathing sessions, marathons, football team...etc
• 30% ruling where applicable
• Real internal mobility and real opportunities for career growth - we always look inside first

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of digital tools which support Quality Food Safety management, reporting and communication.
• Day to day management of Safefood including data run rules, ways of working (to maintain data accuracy), dashboards, reporting and improvements, training of users.
• Coordinates business reviews with external vendor for supplier Quality management to drive functional improvement and manage projects
• Support JDE Peets audit, approval and performance management program including tools and templates (internal audit checklist, SAQs, traceability assessments, PPWR questionnaires)
• Development and maintenance of Quality KPI reports aligned with AOP with progressive move to automate reporting using approved business sources of data (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, DMOS, PowerApps)
• Structuring and maintenance of Quality Sharepoint (Quality Hub) which is used for storing critical quality standards, reports, contacts and knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master or equivalent in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Engineering, Food Science or Nutrition or relevant vocational experience
• Knowledge of quality and food safety standards and practices (ISO/ FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP) and manufacturing systems (e.g. SAP)
• High level of attention to detail, analytical skills and curiosity for systems development
• A team player who can engage fully with associates at all levels of the business
• Fluent in written and spoken English

EEO & 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.