R&D Specialist

2 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Jacobs Douwe Egberts Full time

Quality Management Auckland Full-time New ZealandJob DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Specialist to join our Auckland manufacturing site
The R&D Specialist NZ is responsible for research and development, innovation and productivity delivery with regards to coffee and tea ingredients.
Working alongside the Quality and Production teams, the R&D Specialist NZ has the responsibility to support local quality processes and KPIs, particularly with regards to sensory quality.
The role also supports the delivery of New Product Development and CAPEX projects, working with local and global stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
In the role you will be responsible for:
Identification and delivery of cost optimization projects with regards to coffee and tea for the Auckland factory, including waste minimization, efficiency and CAPEX projectsChampioning quality through skilled and objective sensory evaluation of our productsSupports the commercialization of NPD & Operational processes and is a conduit for the sharing of coffee knowledge to the business, including training of associates as requiredSupports material productivity improvements in the local Auckland factoryChampion innovation, quality and sensory of productsEnsuring the technical aspects of NPD are delivered in line with JDE protocols.
QualificationsWe're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
3 years' experience in a similar roleCoffee roasting experience and blend development capabilityExperience in tea blend development highly desirableExperience in sensory evaluationBroad technical knowledge of food manufacturing and technologiesProven track record of Commodity procurement within a budgetA minimum of 5 years' experience within the tea or coffee industry across multiple areasAdditional InformationWhat's in it for you? Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunityEnjoy half a day off on your birthdayMedical Insurance for you and your familyIncome Protection and Life InsuranceLearning and development programs to support personal growthQuarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchasesIf so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise).
If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (******).
Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet's in this role are greatly appreciated.
Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.
We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications from candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.
Company DescriptionJDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands.
For more than 265 years, we've been inspired by the belief that it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee.
We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L'OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed's, Ti Ora and more.
In 2023, JDE Peet's generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.
We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way.

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