R&D Global QFS&SARA Director

Job Description

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

What you'll 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 Peet's is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you. 

For this role as Global QFS&SARA Director we're 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 
• Master's degree in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field 

Additional Information

Your application at JDE Peet's 
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, 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 Peet's 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 Peet’s 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 Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s 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: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.