R&D Digital Quality Specialist

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

37 days off

€1,500 net learning budget

WFH allowance

Health insurance discount

Fitness contribution

Mental health workshops

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking a Digital Quality Specialist in Utrecht, Netherlands. This role involves leading the development of quality management digital tools and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. Candidates will manage data accuracy and coordinate supplier quality management, with an emphasis on driving functional improvements.

The ideal applicant holds a Bachelor or Master in Food-related fields and possesses strong analytical skills. Exceptional benefits include top-tier salary, extensive leave, and a robust learning budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master or equivalent in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Engineering, Food Science or Nutrition.
• Knowledge of ISO/FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP standards.
• High level of attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of digital tools for Quality Food Safety management.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Safefood, ensuring data accuracy.
• Coordinate business reviews for supplier Quality management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Knowledge of quality standards

Team player

Fluent in English

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• 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

For this role as a Digital Quality Specialist we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 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.

Company Description

• 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.