Manufacturing Engineering Manager

As the site engineering manager you will be responsible to setting up the engineering and automation strategy, in line with JDE Peet’s engineering strategy and translate this to a tactical and operational plan for your team. Your main focus will be leading the Process Team and preparing and execution of major CAPEX projects and/or strategic NPD projects. We are looking for coffee technology expertise and for someone with strong people leadership skills who drive projects successfully. You'll play a key role in making a real impact in our value chain.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the Engineering project and process team with 20+ direct reports
• Define and manage the process, packing and digital project portfolio including budget (including ballpark figures) and planning.
• Manage realization of the portfolio including commissioning and qualification (CQV)
• Lead process part in major projects within manufacturing
• Responsible for the Automation Technicians team
• Support production the 3 plants in manufacturing and act as 3rd line support at critical breakdowns.
• Responsible for the Utilities Plant and supportive services like purchasing and spare parts warehouses
• Initiate ongoing improvement of Process and Equipment standard within JDE Peets manufacturing.
• Drive standardization initiatives around new technologies relevant for JDE Peets global manufacturing network
• Drive key user network in the area of manufacturing to share best practices and leverage available knowledge across plants.
• Monitor developments in the market, by e.g. participation in external expertise groups

We’re looking for a bachelor/master degree in ideally process engineering/chemical engineering or mechanical engineering who’s takes ownership, and knows their value. You’ll need (seniority/experience with) and the ability to thrive in a diverse team. We’re more focused on the overall fit than a long list of requirements, but here are a few things that would be great to have:

• 8+ year experience as engineer or project manager in the food and beverage production, or related industry
• Knowledge of production processes
• Strong team player, process driven (helicopter view), self-starter and able to work in a team environment at very fast pace, able to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines;
• Excellent communication and network skills, you actively maintain your network with all JDE Peets factories;
• Strong project management skills;
• Ready for occasional travel;
• Fluent in English and Dutch

This role is open in CT 12 of the Coffee & Tea CLA. 

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

• Career Growth: We support your development
• Learning & development budget
• Competitive base salary
• Health insurance and pension plan
• 25 holiday + 12 ADV days of paid holidays

Interested? Do not hesitate to apply!