Plant Initiative Lead UA

Responsibilities

• 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 .

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

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.

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.

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 .