Peet's Coffee
Emeryville, CA, USA
Reporting to the President & CEO the Vice President of Research and Development and Quality Assurance leads research for the adoption of new technology and equipment to improve the organization's operations and business. This is a senior leadership role and is accountable for sustainable value creation for all Peets Coffee segments, identifying winning product and packaging propositions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including coffee sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing. They will advise on advanced methods to design new food products or enhance processes for production capacity and capabilities. This role approves the specifications of final products, packaging, and processes to meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards. This role will ensure compliance to global JDE Peets quality management systems and will ensure end to end quality focus. This role is based in Emeryville, CA and is required to work onsite 4 days a week....