R&D Technology Specialist

at  Jacobs Douwe Egberts

R&D Technology Specialist
R&D
Utrecht
Full-time
Netherlands
Job Description

To start with, the position of Technology Specialist sits comfortably in the Global R&D, Technology Solutions department. An incredibly diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! As a Technology Specialist you will be asked to lead technology projects from Research till Implementation in close collaboration with the NPD, Engineering and Operations teams. For this, we don’t just need you to be a knowledgeable professional but also strongly rely on your interpersonal skills as well as your drive for success. Know that you’ll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain. With this said, we like you to take responsibility over the following tasks:

• Lead several technology and/or ingredient development projects.
• Responsible for project planning, budget and resources.
• Coach/mentor junior specialists and interns to conduct all execution tasks
• Collaborate with engineering, packing and category colleagues to ensure on time in full project delivery
• Build and apply relevant technological knowledge and best practices to support execution of projects as well as trouble shooting of manufacturing challenges.
• Tasks can include: defining and leading pilot or plant trials, reporting & presenting findings within JDE stakeholders and project teams, providing technical consultancy or support in personal expertise areas

Qualifications
We’re looking for a go-getter with a knack for excellence. If you’re experienced in process engineering and project management within the food industry, and have 5+ years of proven success, we want you!

MORE ABOUT US:

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet’s: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.
We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.
At JDE Peet’s, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. No matter who you are, where you come from, how you live your life, or how you enjoy your coffee or tea, you can fulfil your ambitions and contribute to our success.

WHO WE ARE?

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

• Lead several technology and/or ingredient development projects.
• Responsible for project planning, budget and resources.
• Coach/mentor junior specialists and interns to conduct all execution tasks
• Collaborate with engineering, packing and category colleagues to ensure on time in full project delivery
• Build and apply relevant technological knowledge and best practices to support execution of projects as well as trouble shooting of manufacturing challenges.
• Tasks can include: defining and leading pilot or plant trials, reporting & presenting findings within JDE stakeholders and project teams, providing technical consultancy or support in personal expertise area