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At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

As Operation Manager, you will be an integral part of how HelloFresh revolutionizes the food industry and the
way people eat! In this role, you will deliver strategic operational leadership across all aspects of production and
will cultivate a culture that is second to none. You will be hands-on and immerse yourself in the trenches to
optimize productivity, promote growth, spark innovation, and incite change from within. We're searching for a
visionary leader who is excited to build something awesome and share it with the world!

Shift:  Thursday-Sunday (7pm-5:30 AM) 

You will...

● Drive continuous development to production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives while building and
maintaining relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various
departments within HelloFresh
● Oversee the day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer
orders
● Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team for career progression and
development
● Monitor communication between multiple production lines to eliminate downtime
● Establish procedures, metrics and processes to drive productivity and optimization
● Analyze and identify areas of improvement in cost savings, production, and lead times
● Develop and administer operational procedures for outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of
products, and keeping the highest standards of quality
● Create, learn, and assist on strategic planning and forecasting to improve existing production issues
● Establish new procedures, metrics, and processes alongside the COO and Director of Operations
● Develop and administer operational procedures for executing activities for outgoing shipments, handling
and disposition of products, and keeping the highest standards of Quality
● Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change
within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business, and stay focused on the customer experience

You are...

● Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo;
you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas
● Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency

● Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting
or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency
● Problem-solver: you have a knack for production planning and are a critical thinker who uses logic to
identify alternatives and present solutions to complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency
plans
● Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to
deliver a product that is second to none

You have....

● Bachelor’s degree Required, diploma or GED required
● 5+ years of operational leadership in food manufacturing/production plant
● Prior experience in direct to consumer fulfillment / eCommerce operations
● Understanding of food safety regulations/compliance (SQF, HACCP, AIB, BRC)
● Proven success managing teams of 100+ employees in a hyper-growth organization - our culture is a
critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it
● Effective project management skills, well-versed in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement (Six
Sigma, APICS, Kaizen certification a plus)
● Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
capabilities

You will...

● Drive continuous development to production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives while building and
maintaining relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various
departments within HelloFresh
● Oversee the day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer
orders
● Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team for career progression and
development
● Monitor communication between multiple production lines to eliminate downtime
● Establish procedures, metrics and processes to drive productivity and optimization
● Analyze and identify areas of improvement in cost savings, production, and lead times
● Develop and administer operational procedures for outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of
products, and keeping the highest standards of quality
● Create, learn, and assist on strategic planning and forecasting to improve existing production issues
● Establish new procedures, metrics, and processes alongside the COO and Director of Operations
● Develop and administer operational procedures for executing activities for outgoing shipments, handling
and disposition of products, and keeping the highest standards of Quality
● Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change
within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business, and stay focused on the customer experience

You are...

● Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo;
you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas
● Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency

● Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting
or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency
● Problem-solver: you have a knack for production planning and are a critical thinker who uses logic to
identify alternatives and present solutions to complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency
plans
● Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to
deliver a product that is second to none

You have....

● Bachelor’s degree Required, diploma or GED required
● 5+ years of operational leadership in food manufacturing/production plant
● Prior experience in direct to consumer fulfillment / eCommerce operations
● Understanding of food safety regulations/compliance (SQF, HACCP, AIB, BRC)
● Proven success managing teams of 100+ employees in a hyper-growth organization - our culture is a
critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it
● Effective project management skills, well-versed in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement (Six
Sigma, APICS, Kaizen certification a plus)
● Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
capabilities

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

• Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com
• APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
• United States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com
• Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com