R&D Global QFS&SARA Director

As Global QFS&SARA Director you will be the senior leader safeguarding the quality and safety of JDE Peets products across every market channel and supply chain partner worldwide. Youll define and drive the global QFS&SARA strategy setting the standards that protect consumers brands and the companys licence to operate. 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 companys central authority on food safety and regulatory risk. Youll lead a team of 50 and work cross-functionally with Operations Marketing Procurement Legal and Commercial leadership globally. When it matters most youll be the one leading - acting as Central Deputy Crisis Coordinator for product-related issue and crisis management. 

What youll be doing: 

• Define and deploy the global quality and food safety vision strategy and roadmap  establishing company-wide standards aligned with international frameworks (HACCP GFSI) 
• Lead global regulatory strategy across ingredients packaging labelling and product claims monitoring regulatory 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 Peets is hands-on giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. Were a fast-paced company on a mission focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy agility and bold thinking. If youre ready to make an impact and grow in a global team JDE Peets is the place for you. 

For this role as Global QFS&SARA Director were looking 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 
• Masters degree in Food Chemistry Food Technology Food Science Engineering or related field 

Additional Information :

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. 

Our DE&I Statement 

At JDE Peets we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our 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 and eliminate any 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%. 

JDE Peets - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper is the worlds 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: Peets LOR and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time