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About this [US-DC] Operations Manager role at HelloFresh

HelloFresh · Onsite · Aurora, Colorado, United States

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!

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 (7:00am - 530pm) 


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.

When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age. This includes:
  • Dates of birth
  • Dates of attendance at educational institutions
  • Dates of graduation

Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.
Colorado Pay Range
$83,050$96,050 USD
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About HelloFresh

HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever!

Since our 2011 founding in Europe’s vibrant tech hub, Berlin, we’ve become the world's leading meal kit company. In Q1 2020 alone we provided 111 million meals to 4.2 million households worldwide in 14 countries across 3 continents. 

HelloFresh supplies everything you need to prepare quality, delicious, home-cooked meals that require no planning, no shopping and no hassle. Every ingredient needed for our thousands of exclusive recipes is carefully planned, responsibly sourced and delivered to your door when it’s most convenient for you. Only HelloFresh gives you the tools to achieve something delicious every day.

Making dinner a delicious achievement – not just another meal – takes a lot of work and smart people. From Designers and Copywriters to Data Scientists and DevOps Engineers, to potato farmers, pasta makers and the people who ensure every box is perfectly packed for every customer, we’re collectively disrupting the food supply chain and the multi-trillion-dollar food tech industry.

Our offices across the globe from New York to Berlin, London to Sydney are filled with more than 7,000 high-performing and ambitious talents from over 70 countries. We’re always looking for new ingredients to spice up our recipe, so join us now!

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