Plant Initiative Lead UA

Company Description

We are JDE Peet’s . We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

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.

At JDE Peet’s, we believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. We work as one team, guided by our values: Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together.

Come join our team and discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at  www.jdepeets.com .

Job Description

We are looking for a Plant Initiatives Lead to join our manufacturing team in Lviv .

This is a hands-on project leadership role at the heart of Plant operations, connecting business ideas with production reality . You will own the Plant side of projects from initial feasibility and planning through trials, approvals and successful first production.

You will play a key role in New Product Introductions (NPI), product changes, production trials and Plant improvement initiatives , working closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing & Sales, Category Development, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Your role will be to bring teams together, anticipate operational risks, ensure Plant readiness and turn projects into successful production results - while also identifying opportunities to simplify processes, reduce complexity and improve Plant efficiency.

Why this role matters :

Every new product, packaging change or production initiative needs to work in real-life manufacturing. As Plant Initiatives Lead , you will help make that happen by connecting functions, preparing the Plant, managing risks and ensuring projects move successfully from idea to implementation.

What you will do:

- Lead Plant projects and initiatives from initial planning through implementation, ensuring clear ownership, timelines and deliverables.
- Drive New Product Introductions (NPI), product changes and production trials , ensuring Plant readiness for first production.
- Lead ProStart meetings and coordinate approvals across pre-production, first production and post-production stages.
- Ensure all required materials, resources, equipment and production conditions are in place for successful first production runs.
- Work closely with R&D and relevant stakeholders to ensure trial results are delivered on time and communicated effectively.
- Assess the operational feasibility of new products, product changes and promotions from a Plant perspective.
- Lead Manufacturing and Supply Chain risk assessments and coordinate mitigation actions for relevant projects.
- Coordinate material phase-in / phase-out activities together with Supply Chain.
- Ensure master data, SAP and related systems are set up accurately and on time.
- Partner with R&D and D2P to ensure packaging solutions meet Plant requirements and are suitable for production.
- Develop and maintain clear Plant project plans and project briefs , ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to quality and efficiency requirements.
- Lead Plant improvement and optimisation initiatives , including process simplification, project flow improvements, supply chain flows and systems.
- Identify opportunities to reduce Plant complexity , including SKU, blend and packaging material rationalisation.
- Act as a key contact for Marketing & Sales regarding Plant capabilities, capacity and operational possibilities .
- Build strong knowledge of Plant capabilities, capacity and constraints and use this knowledge to support business decisions.
- Monitor Plant capacity and proactively identify opportunities for capacity improvement.
- Support MOS development and lead the IM pillar .
- Participate in internal audits and ensure SAP data accuracy .

Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment , ideally with relevant Plant experience.
- Good understanding of production and technological processes .
- Experience in project coordination or project management , ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making .
- Ability to bring different teams together, align stakeholders and move projects forward .
- Strong ownership and results orientation .
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment .
- English and Ukrainian language skills.
- Experience with SAP and/or master data will be an advantage.

Additional Information

- Competitive salary and comfortable working conditions at our Lviv Plant .
- Relocation support for candidates from other cities.
- Compensation & benefits, including insurance and meal allowance .
- Rewards & recognition opportunities.
- Learning and development opportunities in a multicultural environment .
- An open and collaborative management culture .
- The opportunity to work on cross-functional projects that have a direct impact on Plant performance and business results .
- The opportunity to grow your expertise across manufacturing, project management, supply chain and Plant operations .

Ready to make an impact?

If you enjoy connecting people, processes , and production  and turning projects into tangible results on the shop floor,  we would love to hear from you.

Join JDE Peet’s and help us create a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart.

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.