R&D Packaging Category Specialist

To start with, the position of R&D Packaging Specialist sits comfortably in the R&D Department. An incredibly diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! As a R&D Packaging Specialist you will be asked to lead the development of packaging material specifications required by our coffee products to meet the needs and expectations of our consumers and customers.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:

• Plan, align and execute Plant trials in our factories and co-manufacturers according to JDE guidelines, in the Netherlands and outside;
• Technical drawing preparation as per JDE standards and AW Approval;
• Collaborate with New Product Development, Renovation, Geo
  - Expansion, Quality Improvement, Value optimization, Sustainability and Business Contingency projects, as per roadmap aligned by the category;
• Conduct laboratory tests internally or externally, as well as developing testing methods when required;
• Lead shelf life evaluations for packaging led projects;
• Establish a network with existing suppliers, plus develop new suppliers in conjunction with Procurement. Maintain contact with Suppliers on a regular basis to ensure supplier understands and meets JDE technical requirements and timings.

We are looking for a specialist with two-plus years’ experience within a packaging development type position in the FMCG environment. Someone that holds themselves accountable and doesn’t shy away from responsibility. Given the nature of the role we feel it's important for you to have a certain level of experience working with a diversity of stakeholders as well as a solid understanding of your own added value.

We thrive in diverse teams and look for people that appreciate that as much as we do. We can give you a list of “must haves,” however that’s not how we view your candidacy. We do, of course, take into consideration how much experience you have within the packaging industry and in a similar role but ultimately, we look at the bigger picture.

But to give you a bit of guidance as to what we feel is needed in this role, we’ll share our “nice to have” list with you:

• Fluent in English and knowledge of another European language would be advantageous
• Passionate about packaging development, problem solving skills and root cause analysis.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• An ability to work at pace and make quick decisions is really important. Where you are able to deal with an ambiguous environment is critical.
• Green Belt certification is advantageous as well.

Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

The future of work is hybrid, with both office and home playing an important role. At JDE Peet's, we value meeting colleagues in the office to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together and we enjoy our focus time when working from home. Join us and you will experience both. Because it’s amazing what happens over a cup of coffee.

Whether or not you are with us, two, four or thirty years, it doesn’t matter. Together we are building on your skillsets and future career aspirations. We offer a solid and competitive base salary and additional benefits to the mix. To name a few:
Learning and development budget, career development, Insurances, pension plans and a minimum of 25 + 12 ADV days of paid holidays (because we care and want to offer you a healthy work – life balance)

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…