Quality Management Auckland Full-time New Zealand
Job DescriptionWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Coffee and Tea Beverage Master based in Auckland. As the Beverage Master for New Zealand you will be responsible for the sourcing of raw materials to ensure blend delivery against specification while meeting quality and financial requirements. This role is a key contributor for identifying and driving cost optimisation with regards to coffee and tea ingredients and products, manufacturing and process.
In addition, you will:
Champion quality through skilled and objective sensory evaluation of JDE's productsOversee flexible blending and local development of coffee & tea blends, recipes, and protocols in line with JDE R&D protocolsEnsure the availability of green coffee & tea, at the right quality, to meet product specifications and financial objectives.Support the commercialization of New Product Development & Operational processes within the Auckland manufacturing unit.Be a conduit for the sharing of coffee knowledge to the business, including training of associates as requiredQualificationsWe're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
Coffee 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 budget.A minimum of 5 years' experience within the tea or coffee industry across multiple areas.Additional InformationWhat's in it for you?
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunityEnjoy half a day off on your birthday.Medical Insurance for you and your family.Income Protection and Life Insurance.Learning and development programs to support personal growth.Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases.If this sounds like you, 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 of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.
Who we are?JDE 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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