Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading household names such as L'OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

JDE is part of JDE Peet's, the world's largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What's it like to work at JDE

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

The Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects that support the plant's Compelling Business Need (CBN) targets, including zero safety incidents, zero quality losses, cost savings, efficiency improvement, 100% customer service level, and strong employee engagement.

The role leads projects end-to-end, from concept to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in scope, while leveraging the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) to drive disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

The Project Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure measurable operational impact and continuously develops strong leadership capabilities to support sustainable plant performance.

Safety Health And Environment

Drives Safety Health and Environment culture through role modelling behaviors. Responsible for Safety Health and Environment requirements and legislation implementation and ensures compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in own projects and installations as an example LOTOTO Lock Out Tag Out Test Out, permit to work, hazard work permits, behavioral observation safety, auditing and process isolations.
Responsible to ensure that ergonomics and SHE Safety, Health & Environment risks are mitigated or eliminated in own projects
Managing contractors in the work area, preparing permits and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

Quality

Drives Quality culture through role modelling behaviors. Responsible for Quality requirements and legislation implementation and ensure compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in own projects
Ensures project designs and execution includes Good Manufacturing Processes including Sanitary Design rules and new Manufacturing Operating System - MOS Standards

Delivery & Cost

Project Planning:

Responsible for pre-engineering scoping, costing and capital expenditure request document preparation using the appropriate standards, processes and procedures aligned with IM Initiative Management pillar

Communication

Giving regular stakeholder updates on project progress.
Engaging and communicating with all relevant associates through the whole lifecycle of the project to ensure that the project deliverables meets all practical requirements (maintenance, operation, training, etc)

Project Management & Execution

Producing tender documents for suppliers to ensure competitive bidding on project works and working with central procurement to get contracts in place for orders.
Preparing and issuing relevant documentation such as drawings, cable schedules, commissioning documents, equipment schedules, FAT Factory Acceptance Check, SAT Systems Acceptance Test, S&H Safety and Health checklists, risk assessments.
Working with the software engineers to develop a URS User Request Specification for the process installation and review FDS Functional Development Specification.
Management of orders through the use of SAP, from raising PO's Purchase Orders, issuing to suppliers, receipting and checking invoice discrepancies.
Managing cost versus budget using the appropriate standards to report actual, commitment, and remaining budget spend on a monthly basis.

Project Close-Out

Commission the installation with the project team and suppliers and ensure full snag tracking and close out through commissioning, qualification and verification.
Ensure relevant handover documentation is in place such as OEM Original Equipment Manufacturers manuals, training documents and risk assessments.
Create appropriate training material with the use of the SME - Subject Matter Experts, Training Coordinators and the Organizational pillar

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning We want you!

Education

Here's what we're looking for:

Bachelor's Degree (minimum expected) in any of the fields above
Master's Degree (optional) in Engineering, Project Management, or Industrial Management is a plus

Experience

58 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project management

Preferred/Advantage

Food & beverage manufacturing
FMCG production facilities
Large-scale industrial engineering projects
Working with cross-functional teams
Leading project meetings and managing communication flows
Supplier sourcing, Contracting and negotiation & Cost vs. budget tracking
Managing engineering or manufacturing-related projects
Handling capital expenditure projects (CAPEX)
Executing projects using standard project management methodologies

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet's

Here's How To Apply

Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
After applying, we'll reach out within three weeks to let you know what's next.
During the application process, you'll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change

Here's Why You Should Apply

Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
Exciting allowances to perk up your day
Meal subsidies (because great coffee needs great snacks!)
Sports perks to keep you energized
The best coffee and tea served all day in our office or be your own Barista!

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