R&D Global QFS&SARA Director

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s Utrecht-based Global Director Quality, SARA & Food Compliance leads the worldwide quality and safety strategy, setting standards across markets and supply chains. You oversee crisis management, regulatory risk, and scientific oversight of product safety and claims.

The role demands senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong background in food safety frameworks to protect consumers and the brand.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in quality and food safety within FMCG.
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and international frameworks (HACCP, GFSI).
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and manage recalls or major incidents.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy global quality and food safety vision, strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead global regulatory strategy for ingredients, packaging, labeling and product claims.
• Provide scientific oversight for formulation, ingredient safety and substantiation of claims.
• Lead Issue & Crisis management including recalls, risk assessments and traceability.
• Define supplier quality standards and oversee materials and packaging quality globally.
• Drive digital transformation and data-driven quality KPIs.

Skills

Quality leadership

Food safety

Regulatory knowledge

Crisis management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Food Science/related field

Job description

Global Director Quality, SARA & Food Compliance

Quality Management Utrecht Full-time Netherlands

Job Description

AsGlobal Director Quality, SARA & Food Compliance, you will be the senior leader safeguarding the quality and safety of JDE Peet's products across every market, channel, and supply chain partner worldwide.You'lldefine and drive the global QFS&SARA strategy, setting the standards that protect consumers, brands, and the company's licence tooperate. This is a role that sits at the intersection of science, regulation, and commercial strategy-requiring you to lead through complexity, influence at the highest levels, and act as the company's central authority on food safety and regulatory risk.You'lllead a team of 50 and work cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial leadership globally. When it matters most,you'llbe the one leading-acting as Central Deputy Crisis Coordinator for product-related issue and crisis management.

Whatyou'llbe doing:

• Define and deploy the global quality and food safety vision, strategy, and roadmap —establishingcompany-wide standards aligned with international frameworks (HACCP, GFSI)
• Lead global regulatory strategy across ingredients, packaging, labelling, and product claims,monitoringregulatory developments and managing compliance across all markets
• Provide scientific oversight for product formulation, ingredient safety, nutritional considerations, and the substantiation of product claims
• Lead Issue & Crisis management — including product recalls, risk assessments, and traceability systems — to protect consumers and brand reputation
• Define supplier quality standards and oversee raw material, packaging, warehouse, and co-manufacturer quality across global sourcing
• Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement through data analytics, KPIs, and a forward-looking quality technology roadmap

Qualifications

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

For this role as Global Director Quality, SARA & Food Compliancewe'relooking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Proven senior leadership experience in quality and food safety within the FMCG industry
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality management systems, and international frameworks (HACCP, GFSI)
• Strong scientific background-able to provide oversight on formulation, ingredient safety, and regulatory dossiers
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and crisis, with experience managing recalls or major food safety incidents
• Excellent stakeholder influence skills-comfortable engaging with regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and executive leadership
• Master's degree in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field

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,equitableand inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discriminationon the basisofour 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 andeliminateany 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%.

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 - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart atwww.jdepeets.com .

What’sit 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’llfind 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!