5+ years of management experience in industrial kitchen or production operations, preferably in food service or production
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred
Strong strategic thinking and executive-level communication skills
Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, and SQF standards
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
Spanish proficiency preferred
Proven ability to manage and motivate a workforce of 100+ employees
Responsibilities
Build and establish a strong leadership team and talent pipeline
Develop collaborative relationships with peers and direct reports
Execute final production scheduling with managers
Ensure product quality across the department
Act as liaison between site operations, kitchen, and R&D
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production areas
Communicate company goals and priorities effectively to the team
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate with immediate 401K company match
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with $0 monthly options
Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal plans
Access to diverse Employee Resource Groups
Inclusive and dynamic work environment in a mission-driven company
Full Job Description
Senior Operations Manager
The Senior Operations Manager drives the culture & leads the daily activities for a high-volume prep, cook and plating production kitchen and fulfillment center. You will work directly with our Director of Operations to be in charge of building out & leading the operational road map for our flagship production and fulfillment center. Your time will be spent between managing the daily operational logistics of the production center, creating a positive workplace culture for 100+ employees, mentoring the leadership team, and driving continuous improvement. This person will have a seat at the table and be given the opportunity to make decisions that will impact the company as a whole.
You will...
Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment
Develop trust, credibility, effective and collaborative relationships with Factor_ peers and direct reports.
Work with managers to execute final Production Scheduling.
Ensure product quality of the department.
Be the liaison between the site operation, kitchen, R&D and other functions within Headquarters, helping your team to identify the key priorities for the site.
Be responsible for production area continuous improvement initiatives and direction.
Develop high standards for execution to meet all KPI's & financial metrics while supporting your team in achieving daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals
Ensure adequate communication of company goals and priorities to Production Center team, including leading monthly meetings to engage and inspire a diverse, growing workforce
Drive continuous improvement when it comes to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees in the production center to:
Provide timely feedback to direct/indirect reports.
Drive positive change within the facility
Adapt to the ever-changing business needs and ensure that the team does the same
Actively listen and accept feedback; convey ideas and/or concerns; communicate and hold operators accountable to the Factor_ brand, KPI's, and culture.
You are...
Bold: you're adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you're confident making decisions and taking calculated risk
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
Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency
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 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
A customer service obsession and a willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs
Effective communication and are a leader for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams and executive leadership
Proven ability to quickly adapt to business needs
Willing to work weekends and/or night shifts when needed
High level of integrity and ethics
Strong continuous improvement skills
Excitement for working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
You have...
5+ years of management experience leading an industrial kitchen or production operations center; preferably in food service or food production
Bachelor's Degree - Master's preferred
Ability to think strategically and communicate at the executive level, coupled with top-notch organizational skills and an attention to detail
Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)
Spanish Proficiency preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, develop and manage 100+ employees a day - our culture is a critical part of our success, and you are directly responsible for driving it
Deep knowledge of Lean and Agile Production
Comprehensive background in Prepping, Cooking, Plating, Food Safety & Quality and Fulfillment
Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor and working directly with all levels of staff
Demonstrated success at delivering new product initiatives in both a large company and start-up environments
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.
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh SE is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Canada, Western Europe (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland), New Zealand and Australia. The company was founded in November 2011 in Berlin, Germany by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. HelloFresh delivers pre-measured ingredients and recipes to their customers, allowing them to cook meals at home. The company went public in November 2017 and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
