Full-Time

Operations Manager

Posted on 1/15/2025

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

10,001+ employees

Meal kit delivery service with fresh ingredients

Food & Agriculture

Mid, Senior

Banbury, UK

Hybrid working policy allows flexibility to work from home and in the office.

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Ideally, be from an Operations background with experience in managing a large indirect team in a high-performing operation.
  • Experience in working with various warehouse management systems.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
  • Proven ability to engage and motivate not only direct reports but peers and supporting functions.
  • Great communication skills and decision-making capabilities. The logical approach to decision making.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety and its application in a warehouse/production environment.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the receipt of our products through to production and dispatch of our customer boxes, through our operation.
  • Lead a team of Shift Managers and Line Leaders to deliver shift performance and continuous improvement.
  • Deliver the shift in line with our key KPIs surrounding health and safety, quality, food safety, and team culture.
  • Dynamically resolve issues to reduce the impact they could have on the performance of the shift and the impact this could have on our customers.
  • Develop and empower the operational team through several layers of indirect reports.
  • Think outside the box (pun intended) about our business, delivering impactful projects in areas from customer experience to waste management and lean production.
  • Stamp your mark on our growing HelloFresh employer brand, recruiting the future of the business.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with / strong understanding of a food hygiene environment and automated operations is beneficial.

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 commitment to 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

IPO

Total Funding

$382.1M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for plant-based meal kits boosts HelloFresh's market appeal.
  • Increased use of AI optimizes supply chain logistics, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Expansion into corporate wellness programs offers new partnership opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Potential child labor violations could damage HelloFresh's brand reputation.
  • Closure of a UK site threatens 900 jobs, impacting operations and public perception.
  • Departure of key leadership may indicate potential talent retention issues.

What makes Hello Fresh unique

  • HelloFresh offers pre-portioned ingredients, eliminating meal planning and grocery shopping.
  • The company provides diverse meal plans, catering to various dietary preferences.
  • HelloFresh focuses on fresh, seasonal produce and sustainable sourcing.

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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