Operational Excellence Manager

The Operational Excellence (OpEX) team is constructing a foundational, scalable, and agile operations platform for HelloFresh that supports market share growth and enables best-in-class customer experience. As the Continuous Improvement Manager, OpEX, you support the OpEX team in deployment and standardization for benchmark performance across all Distribution Center processes. You will accelerate the implementation of technological advancements and contribute to the technical and process knowledge of the operational leaders across FC network.

The Continuous Improvement Manager identifies opportunities in standards and execution and ensures appropriate root cause analysis improvement methodologies are implemented. You will support the overall OpEX strategy and measure the adoption of tools and techniques being leveraged to drive improvements and standardize processes throughout the value stream.

You will work closely with local and network planning, launch teams, automation and engineering, and maintenance, reliability, and engineering (M&RE) teams to improve the critical input metrics for the DC by prioritizing and channeling resources to address gaps in these inputs..

*****WE ARE HIGHLY SEEKING INDIVIDUALS WITH CULINARY EXPERIENCE****

You will.....

•       Act as an expert in standard operating plans and processes across the DC
•       Train and keep alignment on best practices and benchmark standard practices
•       Support OpEX Product owners in creating and refining processes
•       Support the DC operations leaders in process deep dives and root cause analysis
•       On site support of continuous improvement and feedback mechanism for leaders in the DC network
•       Collect, consolidate, and perform initial prioritization of the flow of ideas escalated by DC Leaders
•       Network POC for all on site changes and adoptions of new technology and processes
•       Scope and create on site rollout for network products, and initiatives

You are.......

• Leadership   
• Time Management
• Respectful Coaching Techniques  
• Thoroughness
• Performance Management of team members
• Detail Oriented and Results Driven
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross functional collaboration
• Selection and Interviewing skills          

You have......

• Bachelor’s degree and  related management work experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a production environment
• Relevant knowledge of change management and continuous improvement methodologies
• At least 3 years of work experience in a production environment, specifically targeted towards continuous improvement
• Strong ability interpreting and communicating analytics and presenting to senior leaders

You’ll get… 

• Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
• Emergency child and adult care services
• Snacks & monthly catered lunches
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

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. This position is eligible to participate, contingent on supervisory Board of Approval, in Hello Fresh's equity program