Operation Manager 

Hello Fresh Newark NJ

**Night availability required**

You will...

• Provide cross-functional leadership from the front lines & immerse yourself in the trenches to optimize productivity, promote growth, encourage innovative ideas, & inspire change
• Map out, drive & continuously improve the day-to-day operations in a hyper-growth environment, effectively engaging, motivating & directing the team to ensure on-time & accurate delivery of customer orders
• Manage dynamic & cross-functional teams to better assess the daily operations of Production & Fulfillment teams
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, GMP, SQF, food safety, & facility compliance while meeting operational goals & continuously improving production
• Coordinate product flow to drive the efficient process of receiving, storing, & distributing materials to departments
• Ensure continuous improvement to safety, quality, cost, & delivery while growing & expanding capabilities within the warehouse
• Drive a customer-first environment focused on & committed to delivering the highest quality product to our customers
• Analyze shift performance to identify operational opportunities, trends, & potential cost-saving improvements
• Partner with Production Planning team to execute devised production plans & adjust sequencing based on business need when necessary

You are...

• Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams & cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels & departments of an organization
• Results-driven: you recognize & resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging, focus effort on meeting or exceeding goals, & pave the way for efficiency.
• Bold: you are a true entrepreneurial spirit & not afraid to take calculated risks to disrupt the status quo; you're a visionary leader that listens to your team & values their ideas
• Strategic: youre a critical thinker who uses logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, & present approaches to solve complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans.
• Customer-focused:  you understand the importance of customer experience & delivering the planned customer outcomes with the highest level of customer care & customer satisfaction

You have...

• 5+ years of operations management experience within manufacturing or production plant (food/beverage/perishables/CPG/eComm)
• Bachelors Degree required ; High school diploma or GED required
• Proven success with managing 150-200+ employees in a hyper-growth organization - our culture is a critical part of our success, & you need to help drive it
• Comprehensive background in production, assembly, pick/pack, shipping, receiving
• Inventory control management with a background in building/improving warehouse management or inventory tracking systems (WMS implementation a plus)
• Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing advocate efficient people & project management skills (Six Sigma, APICS, Kaizen certification preferred)
• Strong proficiency Microsoft Excel

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO & flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health & 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, & Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & 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 & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.