QA Engineer

The Quality Engineer role is an integral member of the Plant Operations team with specific focus on the key quality measures packaging/process related quality issues process control quality systems and improvement projects. Our aim is to produce great tasting products and delight our consumers and customers daily. From raw materials to finished products the role will use excellence in quality engineering and problem solving to improve plant performance and associate engagement.

To ensure and continuously improve the quality of our products end to end with regard to food legal national/international standards food safety and compliance to JDE specifications. Maintain and continuously improve the quality management systems in our Process and Packing Departments in accordance with JDE quality standards (QCMS and MOS) to support site-wide Food Safety and Quality culture engagement. Lead the dissemination of food safety and quality knowledge including improvement tools within the plant organization.

Responsibilities

Quality performance ( CPM RFT NCN)

Initiate and implement improvements on complaint reduction programs

Responsible for zero repeatable NCNs

Lead /participate in continuous improvement initiatives against Quality KPIs (consumer trade and/or customer complaints Right First Time (RFT) and specification critical to quality product and process parameters). With focus on CPM

Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) arising from different sources such as

- Consumer and customer complaints

- external audits

- Quality Incidents

Verify implementation of actions including lessons learned from other manufacturing plants. Drive horizontal expansion of improvement ideas in the plant across lines and embed in OPLs or standards

Improve/automate/digitize as needed the Quality Control Management System (QCMS) to manage product quality and conformance in accordance with JDE guidelines and product specifications.

Embed the use of problem-solving and progressive quality tools including root cause analysis (RCA) Kaizen FMEA by providing training and evaluation of application

Quality inspection (process and product control):

Define control plan bases on CTQ parameters and implement improvements. Translate control to CtP parameters

Implement Statistical Process Control where appropriate to improve compliance to specification measured by capability indices for critical to quality product and process parameters

Assure Quality by testing all relevant properties of raw and packaging materials processes semi-finished and finished products in accordance with JDE guidelines ISO standards HACCP system relevant legal requirements and by continuous improvement of quality and process in collaboration with production.

Quality systems/Vendor management

Ensure Food Safety of all manufactured products by implementing the relevant JDE and legal /certification requirements (e.g. HACCP and FSSC 22000) and by continuous verification of the compliance and effectiveness of installed systems. Including other certifications (RA HALAL etc.)

Check compliance to standards by regular GMP HACCP and internal quality systems audits

Liaise effectively with external vendors as part of vendor management program with a focus on reducing vendor non-conformities which may impact manufacturing efficiency and waste

Support JDE internal and vendor management program as qualified auditor

Support

Provide expertise and timely support to all functions with regard to Quality Product Safety and technical issues arising in Operations during day-to-day business.

Work closely with AM M&E IM Fund pillars to align and develop requirements with focus on reduction of quality and food safety-related losses. Implement and maintain system to manage identified quality conditions.

Support Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) activities to deliver Food Safety/Quality Culture engagement and ongoing improvements

Communicate performance of quality KPIs and loss analysis for the section and one point lessons including relevant learnings from other manufacturing plants (e.g. quality incidents)

Participate in plant initiatives representing quality function to assure quality risk assessment and mitigation plans are considered to guarantee a successful start-up and transfer to operations. As part of the team manage the verification of quality KPIs for the project.

Qualifications :

At least 2-3 years experience in a quality engineering role in the FMCG Food or Process Industry. Good appreciation of food manufacturing environment and the quality challenges within it

Knowledge of quality and food safety standards and practices (ISO/ FSSC 22000 IFS HACCP GMP)

Good organizational & project management skills

Good communication and networking skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and decision quality

Ability to perform effective risk assessment and evaluate impact to business

Key knowledge of the National and EU Food Safety regulations

Extended knowledge in statistical applications Statistical Process Control and Digitization/automation of quality control tests

Timely Decision Making

A team player who can engage fully with personnel at all levels of the business.

Project management

Competency

Leadership Capabilities

Delivers above and beyond

Develops self and others

Creates clarity & discipline

Drives a growth mindset

Building winning partnerships

Inspires a culture of pride & performance

Additional Information :

What do we offer:

• Impact: Digital upgrade of coffee production
• Learning: Use cutting-edge technologies to drive improvements and create value
• Exposure: Work with our global manufacturing network and Senior Leadership

Your application at JDE Peets
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peets 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 Peets would be an online assessment followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

More about US:

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peets we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple JDE Peets: 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. Weve worked hard to build an open collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.

At JDE Peets we believe its 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.

When you grow we grow and coffee & tea grow.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time