Company Description
We believe amazing moments happen over a cup of coffee.
Everyone’s coffee experience is unique, and we’ve been innovating since 1753. Our coffee has been loved for generations and a career with us will mean you’ll be playing your part in shaping the future of coffee. When we grow, you grow. If you have a thirst to be part of our journey, you’ll be exposed to the full spectrum of your field of work. We value potential. We create opportunity to help you grow as a professional, surrounded by amazing people.
The Banbury plant has a legacy back to 1965, but focusing on the future will be a strategic Packing location for the network. The site will employ circa 140 associates from 2024.
Job Description
The Team Assistant supports the Plant Director (PD) and other teams in achieving the highest performance standards, including team events, managing presentations and budgets as well as normal day to day administrative tasks associated with running a factory, such as managing diaries, travel and expenses.
- Assist in scheduling meetings, events and appointments – external and key internal meetings
- Manage and maintain calendar, ensuring optimal time allocation and scheduling efficiency
- Prepare and distribute internal and external correspondence, including emails and reports
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodations as well as prepare and submit expense reports as needed
- Take actions at key meetings and be a crucial person supporting the Plant Director and site leadership team. Maintaining confidentiality is of crucial importance
- Raise PO’s for relevant expenses timely as needed
- Maintain and organise documents, files, and records
- Supports PD with presentations and preparation for meetings as required
- Coordinate global visits by aligning agenda with key stakeholders, organising the venue, transfers, lunch/dinner etc.
- Provide support in onboarding new Leadership Team members, facilitating orientation and other activities
- Serve as a liaison between Leadership team members, and external stakeholders, conveying information accurately and promptly
Qualifications
- Excellent planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, highly disciplined
- Exemplary attention to detail
- High degree of confidentiality and integrity
- Proactive approach, ability to manage complex tasks, and reacting to last minute changes
- Excellent Communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability and confidence to build networks at all levels
Our Values;
Simplicity: “Breaks down complexity and provides clear and consistent messages”
Entrepreneurship: “Running the business as an owner and a partner”
Accountability: “Taking charge and focusing others”
Discipline: “Driving operational and financial excellence”
Solidarity: “Building the power of one”
Additional Information
Our DE&I Statement
At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.
Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
The chance to be part of a passionate team within the coffee industry.
Who we are?
JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.
We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.
At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.
Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!
