[US DC] Area Manager I, Production

HelloFresh
Aurora, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level supervisors in production who can manage multiple lines and balance operational priorities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with supervisory experience in production environments and a background in team leadership
    — “1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment is preferred”
  • Individuals who can thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven settings with a culture focus
    — “cultivate a culture that is second to none”

Things to consider

  • The role involves working in a cold environment, which may be a physical consideration for applicants.
    — “Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)”
  • The position requires shift work with a specific schedule, potentially impacting work-life balance.
    — “Shift-Friday-Monday 5:00am to 3:30pm”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in resolving employee issues and fostering team morale in your resume and interviews.
    — “Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution”
  • Showcase your ability to manage performance metrics and report progress effectively.
    — “Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports”
  • Highlight your hands-on leadership and ability to lead in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
    — “You will be hands-on and immerse yourself in the trenches to optimize productivity, promote growth, spark innovation, and incite change from within.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • optimizing productivity
  • managing departmental performance measures
  • resolving employee issues
Typical background
supervisory experienceproduction environment experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Production ManagementEmployee CoachingProblem ResolutionProduction Line Management

Preferred

Supervisory ExperienceComputer Literacy

Stack & domain

SupervisoryProduction ManagementQuality ControlSafety ManagementComputer LiteracyLeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkProductionManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Area Manager l, Production

Shift-Friday-Monday 5:00am to 3:30pm

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Area Manager, Production.  In the supervisor role you will impact 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. 

You will ...

Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads while providing coaching and development to shift hourly associates. 

Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.

Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution. 

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. 

Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to Associate Production Manager/Manager during the shift.

Attend to other duties as assigned by management

You are...

A leader: Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines

A problem solver      

Results Driven 

Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy     

Able to multitask: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity

Computer literate to input information into the computer

Able to take direction and relay information to employees

Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)

At a minimum, you have...

High School Diploma or GED or related work experience 

1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment is preferred 

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 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for 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.

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Illinois Pay Range$58,800—$63,000 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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