Process Engineer

JDE Peet's (Thailand) (Chachoengsao, Thailand)

Chachoengsao, Thailand

We are the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back over two centuries: In 1753 in Joure, the Netherlands, Egberts Douwe founded his first coffee outlet. Over a century later, in 1895, Johann Jacobs opened his first grocery business in Bremen, Germany. Then in 1966, in Berkeley, California, Alfred Peet opened his first Peet's coffee store. Today, we unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. We serve approximately 4,100 cups of coffee or tea every second, and in 2023 generated total sales of EUR 8.2 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. We: • are powered by our purpose: We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future; • are led by our vision: A coffee & tea for every cup; and • believe: It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

About this position

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Process Engineer responsible for the operational and financial performance of manufacturing lines, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety regulations, while collaborating with various teams to optimize production processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manufacturing lines operational and financial performance in line with Section’s annual operating plan commitment and start-up requirements.
• Ensure that all products produced meet the CQV criteria.
• Ensure that all quality QP's (e.g., Hazard Analytical Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)) and safety regulations are in place, monitored and followed by corrective actions.
• Working closely with the Plant Manager / Section Manager you will inform and shape line and Section budget requirements and will deliver adherence to budget figures approved by the Section and Site.
• Tracking and reporting to deviations will form a significant part of the role and your focus will ensure the area has the most cost-effective production process, while meeting the production schedule with best quality at lowest possible costs in order to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.
• Co-ordinate with R&D, Operations, and manufacturing personnel, as needed. May also work directly with both internal and external suppliers and/or customers.
• You will also ensure Safety Health & Environmental standards are met, setting out clear risk assessment creation timescales and adherence to all safety policies.

Requirements

• University Degree (Bachelor) or higher in Engineering or another related field.
• Languages: Local - Fluent; English – Intermediate/Communication.
• Proven experience of delivering significant CAPEX / NPD projects.
• Strong engineering background ideally within a process manufacturing environment.
• Experience of hands-on commissioning.
• Experience of mixing and packing process.