[US-DC] Senior Regional Director, Operations

HelloFresh
Irving; Newark; Phoenix, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior supply chain leaders with multi-site food/beverage experience who thrive in high-travel roles and dynamic environments.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned operations executives who balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
    — “Strong strategic thinking skills coupled with demonstrated ability to be hands-on and tactical
  • Food industry veterans adept at scaling compliance-focused fulfillment networks.
    — “15+ years of experience managing multi-unit facility operations in a Food/Beverage/e-commerce fulfillment/distribution center setting
  • Change agents who drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies.
    — “Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing

Things to consider

  • Extensive travel requirement covering multiple regional facilities.
    — “Travel 75% of the time to multiple locations within your region
  • Must maintain compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously.
    — “Ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, SQF, food safety and facility compliance

How to stand out

  • Quantify past achievements in cost reduction and efficiency gains.
    — “Demonstrated ability to enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance and reduce costs
  • Highlight experience building leadership pipelines in similar industries.
    — “Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent
  • Prepare case studies of cross-functional collaboration successes.
    — “Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, People, Network Planning, Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • optimization of operations
  • execution of operations strategy
  • driving innovation
Typical background
operations managementsupply chainlogistics

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain ManagementOperations StrategyMulti-site OversightTeam Management

Preferred

Innovation ManagementChange Management

Stack & domain

Supply Chain ManagementFulfillment OperationsBudgetary ManagementLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingOperationsSupply Chain

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Senior Regional Director, Operations

Newark NJ, Irving TX, Phoenix AZ

The Senior Regional Director of Operations will lead and develop the supply chain and fulfillment operations across the network supporting Meal Kit business. You will have multi-site ownership & be responsible for the operations strategy, optimization, as well as execution. As a key contributor to a critical area in our business, you’ll define and implement how we bring our products to our customers. 

You will...

      Have multi-unit facility oversight with the responsibility of all budgetary and operational aspects of each location

      Travel 75% of the time to multiple locations within your region

      Manage field Senior Leadership including Site  Director  & teams

      Collaborate with internal teams including Finance, People, Network Planning, Engineering & Continuous Improvement to drive innovation across field DCs

      Manage key metrics and KPI’s relevant to the business and operational excellence

      Skillfully manage the demands of a dynamic, high-growth environment and lead both corporate and field employees through change initiatives.

      Create a fun and engaging work environment to enable all employees to feel connected to the company’s vision and values.

      Identify supply chain risks, and develop tools and mitigation strategies for alternative plans 

      Identify valuable production and leadership methodologies, present areas of opportunity to the leadership team, and drive the establishment of new initiatives and best practices

      Play an integral role in site level project execution, capacity planning, & day-to-day operations 

      Embrace and guide others through change and continuous improvement, aligning the team to both short- and long-term priorities. This includes allocating resources and mobilizing people to achieve targets with consistently monitoring progress and measuring success.

      Foster a culture of accountability, performance and best-in-class employee engagement to drive results and creative thinking. Lead with integrity, empathy and curiosity, providing coaching, feedback and productive insights to help people be at their best.

      Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent

      Be the liaison between site operations and other functions within Headquarters 

      Ensure adequate communication of company goals and priorities to the Fulfillment Center teams 

      Ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, SQF, food safety and facility compliance 

      Drive Safety, quality, cost, and delivery, while growing and expanding capabilities of each site

      Share and exchange operational best practices between all HelloFresh centers while auditing for compliance to established process standards

      Reward and recognize performance and execute on progressive discipline, as needed

      Instill a customer-focused mindset committed to delivering the highest quality product

You are…

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

      Bold: you’re adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you’re confident making decisions and taking calculated risks, able to roll up sleeves and get involved

      Entrepreneurial Spirit: you have the vision, passion, and imagination; you are not afraid to ask, ‘what if’ and constantly challenge the status quo

      Versatile: you roll with the punches and don’t get overwhelmed easily; you enjoy grinding away at issues and have a knack for delivering results in hyper-growth, constantly changing environments but agile enough to switch between tasks quickly

      Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization

      Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic and data to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving 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 - Master's preferred

      15+ years of experience managing multi-unit facility operations in a Food/Beverage/e-commerce fulfillment/distribution center setting

      APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)

      Progressive supply chain leadership roles

      Demonstrated ability to enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance and reduce costs

      Strong strategic thinking skills coupled with demonstrated ability to be hands-on and tactical

      Demonstrated record of team building, mentoring and change management.

      Motivated, developed and managed multi-unit centers consisting of 500+ employees in each center

      Strong knowledge of demand management, labor planning, forecasting tools, and operations planning.

      Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF

      Previous experience/best practices implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as; Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.

      Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change

      Values-driven leadership style to guide and develop a team in alignment with the company’s culture and business goals

      Flexibility to work weekends and/or night shifts

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.

 Newark, NJ Pay Range$195,000—$221,000 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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