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Full-Time

Associate Manager

Food Safety Continuous Improvement

Posted on 7/29/2024

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Meal kit delivery service with fresh ingredients

Food & Agriculture

Mid, Senior

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
SQL
Tableau
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Food Science or related field preferred
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification, preferred
  • SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, or other data management/visualization software experience, preferred
  • Logistics, packaging, or shipping operations experience, preferred
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a Continuous Improvement Associate Manager, Food Safety across multiple production facilities, including internal and external fulfillment sites
  • Support and maintain a project list of viable opportunities to improve processes and procedures with respect to Food Safety
  • Provide additional support to ongoing SQF site-level initiatives
  • Support Food Safety based projects to facilitate brand growth
  • Support the standardization of Food Safety processes and procedures across the network
  • Use structured problem-solving and sound process design skills to improve operations as they relate to product safety
  • Use effective project management and communication techniques to ensure successful change management
  • Drive KPI improvements through a structured approach such as The Pareto Principle, DMAIC, and other Lean/Six Sigma techniques
  • This requires up to 30% - 60% travel to be a consistent presence in the required DC.

HelloFresh offers a meal kit delivery service that provides fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to customers' homes. The subscription model allows users to select from various meal plans tailored to their dietary preferences, with the flexibility to skip weeks or cancel anytime. What distinguishes HelloFresh from competitors is its emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing. The company's goal is to simplify meal preparation while promoting healthy eating and environmentally responsible choices.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$646.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

48%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with brands like Colavita and Hidden Valley Ranch enhance HelloFresh's menu diversity and customer appeal.
  • Collaborations with organizations like No Kid Hungry highlight HelloFresh's commitment to social responsibility, potentially boosting its brand image.
  • The creation of 300 jobs at a new distribution center indicates potential for growth and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The closure of distribution centers and significant layoffs suggest potential financial instability and declining sales.
  • Fines for electronic marketing violations could damage HelloFresh's reputation and lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Hello Fresh unique

  • HelloFresh's focus on fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes sets it apart from traditional grocery delivery services.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and seasonal produce appeals to environmentally conscious consumers, unlike some competitors who may not prioritize these values.
  • HelloFresh's flexible subscription model, allowing customers to skip weeks or cancel anytime, offers greater convenience compared to more rigid meal kit services.

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

INACTIVE