[US-DC] Operations Manager

HelloFresh
Aurora, CO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on operational leaders with food manufacturing experience working in a dynamic production environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level leadership experience in food manufacturing and a track record of team development
    — “Proven success managing teams of 100+ employees in a hyper-growth organization
  • Individuals with experience in direct-to-consumer fulfillment and e-commerce operations
    — “Prior experience in direct to consumer fulfillment / eCommerce operations
  • Professionals skilled in process improvement and data-driven decision-making
    — “data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency

Things to consider

  • The role requires a significant on-site presence due to the shift schedule and hands-on nature
    — “Shift: Thursday-Sunday (7:00am - 5:30pm)
  • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, which is a hard requirement
    — “Bachelor’s degree Required, diploma or GED required

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with vendors and partners
    — “building and maintaining relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various departments
  • Emphasize leadership in team development and career progression initiatives
    — “Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team for career progression and development
  • Demonstrate expertise in food safety compliance frameworks like SQF, HACCP, AIB, or BRC
    — “Understanding of food safety regulations/compliance (SQF, HACCP, AIB, BRC)
  • Showcase experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
    — “Effective project management skills, well-versed in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement
  • Demonstrate ability to drive change and encourage employee feedback to improve operations
    — “Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Drive continuous development in production, quality, cost, and delivery
  • Oversee day-to-day production operations
  • Establish procedures and metrics for productivity and optimization
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field5+ years of operational leadership experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic LeadershipProduction OptimizationTeam EngagementProcess ImprovementQuality Control

Preferred

Large, Multi-location OperationsProduct And Cybersecurity

Stack & domain

Production OperationsQuality ControlCost ManagementDelivery InitiativesTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningForecastingProduct HandlingQuality StandardsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkFood Industry

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

As Operation Manager, you will be an integral part of how HelloFresh revolutionizes the food industry and the

way people eat! In this role, you will deliver strategic operational leadership across 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. We're searching for a

visionary leader who is excited to build something awesome and share it with the world!

As Operation Manager, you will be an integral part of how HelloFresh revolutionizes the food industry and the

way people eat! In this role, you will deliver strategic operational leadership across 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. We're searching for a

visionary leader who is excited to build something awesome and share it with the world!

Shift:  Thursday-Sunday (7:00am - 530pm) 

You will...

● Drive continuous development to production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives while building and

maintaining relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various

departments within HelloFresh

● Oversee the day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer

orders

● Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team for career progression and

development

● Monitor communication between multiple production lines to eliminate downtime

● Establish procedures, metrics and processes to drive productivity and optimization

● Analyze and identify areas of improvement in cost savings, production, and lead times

● Develop and administer operational procedures for outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of

products, and keeping the highest standards of quality

● Create, learn, and assist on strategic planning and forecasting to improve existing production issues

● Establish new procedures, metrics, and processes alongside the COO and Director of Operations

● Develop and administer operational procedures for executing activities for outgoing shipments, handling

and disposition of products, and keeping the highest standards of Quality

● Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change

within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business, and stay focused on the customer experience

You are...

● Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo;

you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas

● Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency

● Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting

or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency

● Problem-solver: you have a knack for production planning and are a critical thinker who uses logic to

identify alternatives and present solutions to complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency

plans

● Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to

deliver a product that is second to none

You have....

● Bachelor’s degree Required, diploma or GED required

● 5+ years of operational leadership in food manufacturing/production plant

● Prior experience in direct to consumer fulfillment / eCommerce operations

● Understanding of food safety regulations/compliance (SQF, HACCP, AIB, BRC)

● Proven success managing teams of 100+ employees in a hyper-growth organization - our culture is a

critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it

● Effective project management skills, well-versed in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement (Six

Sigma, APICS, Kaizen certification a plus)

● Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)

capabilities

You will...

● Drive continuous development to production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives while building and

maintaining relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various

departments within HelloFresh

● Oversee the day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer

orders

● Effectively engage, coach, motivate and lead the Production team for career progression and

development

● Monitor communication between multiple production lines to eliminate downtime

● Establish procedures, metrics and processes to drive productivity and optimization

● Analyze and identify areas of improvement in cost savings, production, and lead times

● Develop and administer operational procedures for outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of

products, and keeping the highest standards of quality

● Create, learn, and assist on strategic planning and forecasting to improve existing production issues

● Establish new procedures, metrics, and processes alongside the COO and Director of Operations

● Develop and administer operational procedures for executing activities for outgoing shipments, handling

and disposition of products, and keeping the highest standards of Quality

● Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to provide feedback and drive change

within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business, and stay focused on the customer experience

You are...

● Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit and not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo;

you're a visionary leader that listens to your team and values their ideas

● Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency

● Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting

or exceeding goals, and pave the way for efficiency

● Problem-solver: you have a knack for production planning and are a critical thinker who uses logic to

identify alternatives and present solutions to complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency

plans

● Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to

deliver a product that is second to none

You have....

● Bachelor’s degree Required, diploma or GED required

● 5+ years of operational leadership in food manufacturing/production plant

● Prior experience in direct to consumer fulfillment / eCommerce operations

● Understanding of food safety regulations/compliance (SQF, HACCP, AIB, BRC)

● Proven success managing teams of 100+ employees in a hyper-growth organization - our culture is a

critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it

● Effective project management skills, well-versed in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement (Six

Sigma, APICS, Kaizen certification a plus)

● Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)

capabilities

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 Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to 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.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.

When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age. This includes:

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Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.Colorado Pay Range$83,050—$96,050 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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