Process Engineer

For 50 years, our goal has been to offer the best coffees & teas in the world, without compromise. Since 1966, we've journeyed in the pursuit of better – a better blend, a better cup of coffee, a better experience for our customers. Every day, our teams strive to deliver on our company's purpose better than they did the day before. Our values – Mastery, Accountability, Curiosity, & Inclusion – guide us on this journey. We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

Peet’s Coffee has experienced breakthrough sales growth over the last few years. We are looking for Process Engineers to help us improve our equipment, our work processes and establish systems to take our supply chains to the next level of performance stability. This will be instrumental in achieving the next S-Curve in business growth.

What does it take to be a Successful Process Engineer?  In addition to modeling Peet's culture and values, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Build Technical Mastery

• Become a technical master of a manufacturing or warehousing technology (i.e. Roasting, Packing, Case picking, Shipping, Transportation, etc.) Complete a qualification presentation to demonstrate your knowledge.
• Qualify in an operating area in the Manufacturing Plant or Warehouse
• Build Mastery in Company Systems / Work Processes to manage safety, quality, equipment efficiency, productivity, cost, service, & morale
• Update Training Materials to enable best-in-class capability-building. Assist in providing training to new employees in your area of technical expertise

Solve Problems / Eliminate Losses

• Qualify / participate in the loss analysis process and quarterly loss elimination cycles
• Qualify to the advanced level in Standard Work and Problem-Solving processes
• Participate in the department monthly Plan-Do-Check-Act process
• Coach/Lead problem-solving efforts that are triggered from the daily direction setting meeting
• Analyze data by leveraging Line Event Data Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Power BI, Excel, etc.

Implement Systems to prevent problem re-occurrence

• Implement daily management systems like safety behavior observation, quality inspection system, centerline system, changeover system, defect handling system, productivity management systems that eliminate losses.
• Own a system to deliver results improvement. Monitor system KPI’s to ensure output of the system is achieved. Analyze system performance and take action to get to root cause when the system results are off track

Lead Projects

• Qualify in Capital Project Management and Validation Processes (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification)
• Lead savings projects, equipment replacement projects & new initiatives in your business
• Qualify in Net Present Value (NPV) analysis to determine project payout

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business.

Who You Are

• Be a strong leader, with demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve excellent results
• Have practical experience through internships in manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, or supply chain (or less than 2 years of full-time experience after graduation.)
• Have a knack for data-based problem-solving
• Enjoy working in a team-environment and building great relationships with their coworkers.
• Be able to work quickly, embrace and learn new information, multi-task and incorporate feedback into personal performance
• Is able to communicate effectively via email, conference calls, presentations, etc.

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching (must be 18 years old to qualify)
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

The target annual base salary range for this position is $84,000-$112,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

Our Commitment to the Community

Beyond Coffee, Peetniks are passionate supporters of our community and serving our local communities doesn't stop at the counter. Peet's employees take pride in supporting the neighborhoods where they live and work, through holiday donation programs and supporting non-profits at home and globally. We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better. Peet's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our craft and who we are please visit our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!