Full-Time
Production Lead
Updated on 8/12/2026
Hello Fresh
10,001+ employees
Meal-kit delivery service with subscriptions
Compensation Overview
CA$23.75/hr
Mississauga, ON, Canada
In Person
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- A High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.
- One to three years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or food service environments is required.
- Experience with inventory management and control is required.
- Strong leadership and people management skills are required, including the ability to supervise and motivate more than 30 hourly employees.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is required.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace tools, including Calendar, Gmail, Docs, and Sheets, is required.
- Familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet or Hangouts is required.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds is required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, including frequent bending, twisting, and walking, is required.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment maintained at 0°C to 4°C is required.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required is required.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify food safety, sanitation, or quality deviations are required.
- Commitment to maintaining workplace safety, good manufacturing practices, and food quality standards is required.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure raw materials, packaging, and consumables are available to deliver the production plan on time and in full.
- Monitor delivery of the production plan, resolve work problems, recommend measures to improve line productivity, and communicate required plan changes to stakeholders.
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule production associates responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, and grading food products.
- Communicate goals, targets, and information to associates; coordinate and monitor shifts; and assess employee performance against daily production targets.
- Ensure production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
- Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery and inform them about safety procedures and company policies.
- Maintain the proper function of sanitation equipment and personal protective equipment, and ensure adequate personal protective equipment inventories are available.
- Maintain communication with the Production and Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor and other supervisors regarding production progress and current or potential production or employee issues.
- Ensure waste streams are disposed of according to instructions and training.
- Follow company safety, good manufacturing practice, and standard operating procedure guidelines.
- Work safely with chemicals used in the facility.
- Support implementation and management of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and good manufacturing practices, and ensure company food safety and quality procedures and standards are maintained.
- Ensure production and equipment meet company and food-industry health, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Work in compliance with occupational health and safety acts and regulations.
- Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment is preferred.
HelloFresh provides meal kits that deliver fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-curated recipes to customers’ doors through a subscription service. Customers choose from a weekly menu of meals and dietary options (vegetarian, low-calorie, family-friendly), select their delivery day, and receive ingredients and step-by-step instructions to cook at home. The service eliminates meal planning and grocery shopping and can be flexibly managed—subscribers can skip weeks or cancel anytime. The company differentiates itself with a broad, customizable menu, focus on fresh produce and sustainable sourcing, and convenience for busy households. Its goal is to make home cooking easy, healthy, and accessible while providing flexible, affordable meal options.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HelloFresh raised €350 million on July 1, 2026, refinancing debt through 2031.
- Calgary’s 50,000-square-foot facility won $3.6 million in tax credits and grants.
- Locus Robotics lifted chilled SKU capacity from 100 to 500, expanding Factor variety.
What critics are saying
- Banbury’s 270-job closure and Burr Ridge’s 254-job layoff show shrinking footprint.
- The June 2026 WARN investigation signals labor-law exposure and severance liabilities.
- Chronic churn can kill subscriptions if Cookbook engagement never converts into paid orders.
What makes Hello Fresh unique
- HelloFresh’s March 2026 Cookbook turns TikTok recipes into structured meal plans.
- HelloFresh owns proprietary recipe data across 18 markets, powering AI production workflows.
- Factor, EveryPlate, and meal kits share one network, increasing menu breadth and utilization.
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Benefits
Competitive Salary & 401k
Generous Parental leave & Flexible PTO
Health, vision, & dental insurance
75% discount on HelloFresh Subscription
Snacks, coffee, & catered lunches
Company sponsored outings
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Jorge Samayoa joins American College of Education as chief marketing officer. Samayoa will lead the college's direct-to-consumer student growth strategy, drawing on a career building and scaling consumer brands at HelloFresh and PayPal. INDIANAPOLIS, August 6, 2026 (Newswire.com) - American College of Education(R)(ACE) is pleased to welcome Jorge Samayoa to its executive suite as chief marketing officer. A cross-functional operator who has built and scaled growth for major consumer brands, Samayoa will lead the strategy and organization behind ACE's direct-to-consumer growth. Samayoa joins ACE from HelloFresh, where he repositioned three brands - HelloFresh, EveryPlate and Green Chef - and rebuilt their growth pipeline as the chief marketing officer. Prior to working for HelloFresh, he led the global consumer payments experience at PayPal, spanning product management, growth, strategy and operations. "Jorge's ability to build and scale marketing operations will be a strong addition to ACE's continuous growth and innovation," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said. "From the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence to an increased demand for student value propositions, Jorge's experience will be instrumental as we work toward reaching more adult learners seeking a quality, affordable education." A business leader focused on sustainable and measurable outcomes, Samayoa is passionate about human-centered leadership and operations - a commitment aligned with ACE's mission to serve those who serve with accessible degree programs. "I'm honored to join the team at ACE," Samayoa added. "ACE's learners are educators, nurses and leaders whose daily work supports students, patients and communities. These dedicated professionals deserve an education that's rigorous, affordable and built to last. I'm committed to helping more of them find that opportunity here and thrive upon doing so. When knowledge and capability grow, we all prosper." About American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online private college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is committed to social responsibility as an Impact Institution, where operations are guided by purpose and designed to create real-world impact. Media Contact Darci Hansell, VP Integrated Marketing 800-280-0307 [email protected]
HelloFresh has shifted strategy beyond meal kits, aiming to answer the daily question "what's for dinner?" The company's app now lets users import recipes from TikTok and Instagram, converting videos into shopping lists and cooking instructions. Since launching this spring, customers have imported three million recipes in two months, with numbers doubling roughly every fortnight. Chief executive Assaf Ronen of HelloFresh North America says the mission is to change how people eat, not simply sell meal kits. The feature works whether users subscribe to meal kits or not, bridging the gap between social media recipe inspiration and actual cooking. Better engagement drives customer retention, which costs less than acquiring new customers, making the meal kit one option within a broader relationship.
HelloFresh launches The Curious Kitchen at the Natural History Museum. July 30, 2026 One in five (20%) British children believe some fruit and vegetables magically appear in shops, according to new research from HelloFresh - revealing a gap in children's understanding of where the food on their plates actually comes from. To help families rediscover that journey, HelloFresh is at the Natural History Museum to launch The Curious Kitchen, an immersive family experience running from now until 30th August 2026. Joined by Britain's favourite gardening grandad, Gerald Stratford, the experience invites children and parents to uncover the remarkable journey some of its favourite ingredients take before they reach the dinner table. Part of HelloFresh's wider Bring Back Dinnertime initiative, the experience invites families to step into an interactive farm-inspired world where they can harvest ingredients, discover the people behind the food they eat and gather around an interactive dining table that reveals the journey from field to fork. Along the way, children and parents are encouraged to explore where food comes from, learn about seasonality and enjoy discovering it all together. The experience comes as new research commissioned by HelloFresh, which surveyed both parents and children across the UK, reveals many children have wonderfully imaginative ideas about where everyday food comes from. Almost one in five (19%) children aged six to eight believe broccoli is simply a baby tree, while only a quarter (24%) correctly identify that it grows from the ground, with some believing it grows in water, shops and even the sky. Children also had some creative theories about other foods, with almost two thirds (63%) of six to eight-year-olds unaware that kiwis grow on plants, instead believing they grow underground, in water or simply appear in shops. Chicken nuggets also caused confusion, as fewer than half (43%) of children aged six to eight correctly identified that they come from animals, with some believing they grow on plants, trees and bushes - suggesting dedicated 'nugget plants' may exist in the minds of many youngsters. Meanwhile, one in ten (10%) children believe bread magically appears in the kitchen. Parents admit they don't always have the answers either. Almost half (43%) say they've struggled to explain where food comes from, with pasta (32%), broccoli (25%) and yoghurt (23%) among the hardest foods to talk about. Encouragingly, however, more than three-quarters (78%) agree the dinner table is the best place to have conversations about ingredients, while nearly half (47%) have grown fruit or vegetables at home to help children better understand how food is produced. Gerald, known for his passion for growing oversize and vibrant vegetables and sharing his gardening journey with millions online, plays a key role in bringing the experience to life, helping families rediscover the joy and curiosity of food growing and the journey from seed to plate. Gerald Stratford, the internet's favourite gardening grandad and food-growing advocate, said: "I've spent years growing vegetables because I believe there's something magical about watching food grow. But food doesn't simply appear in shops or on our plates - every ingredient has a story behind it. That's why I'm delighted to be working with HelloFresh at the Natural History Museum to help families discover that journey together. If we can spark children's curiosity, get them asking questions and inspire them to value where their food comes from and perhaps even want to get green thumbs of their own, then that's a wonderful thing." Philip Doran, CEO of HelloFresh UK & Ireland, said: "Our research shows there's a real opportunity to help children better understand where their food comes from. When children are curious about ingredients, they're more likely to value what's on their plate and enjoy getting involved at mealtimes. Bringing this experience to the Natural History Museum, we hope to spark those conversations, helping families discover the journey behind their food and making dinnertime more meaningful." Adam Farrar, Director of Commercial and Visitor Experience at the Natural History Museum, said: "We're delighted to welcome HelloFresh to the Museum this summer with The Curious Kitchen. This free and inspiring installation explores where food comes from and celebrates the importance of family mealtimes, offering visitors a hands-on way to experience the Museum, create lasting memories, and make the most of their summer holiday visit." The experience is free to visit with museum entry and will be open daily from 10am-5:50pm (last entry 5:30pm) between 28th July and 30th August 2026 at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London.
HelloFresh issued its first corporate bond, raising €350 million through senior unsecured fixed-rate notes. The notes, which mature in 2031 and carry a 5.5% coupon, were placed with institutional investors on 1 July 2026. The notes are governed by German law and listed on the professional segment of the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Rabobank, and UniCredit served as joint bookrunners for the transaction. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advised HelloFresh on the deal, with Frankfurt-based partner Michael Schlitt leading the capital markets team. HelloFresh's in-house legal team included Christian Ries, Elmar Willemsen, and Björn Brauer.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises HelloFresh SE on EUR 350m Notes. Press releases | 08 July 2026 Frankfurt - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised HelloFresh SE on the issuance of their first corporate bond issue. The standalone notes with a volume of EUR 350 million, maturing on 8 July 2031 and a coupon of 5.5% were placed with institutional investors on 1 July 2026. The notes were offered as senior unsecured fixed rate notes under German law in denominations of EUR 100,000 and listed on the professional segment of the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The proceeds of this issuance are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness. BNP PARIBAS, Deutsche Bank, Rabobank and UniCredit acted as Bookrunners on this transaction. The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader capital markets team was led by partner Prof. Dr. Michael Schlitt, with additional support from counsel Mark Devlin and of counsel Dr. Susanne Ries. The HelloFresh SE inhouse team comprised Dr. Christian Ries, Dr. Elmar Willemsen and Dr. Björn Brauer.