Production Manager, Operations 

Shift: THURSDAY-SUNDAY (3:00PM-1:30AM)

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Production Manager, Operations.  As Production Manager, 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!

You will ….

• Manage the day-to-day production operations, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery of customer orders
• Drive continuous improvement in production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with hourly associates, managers, carrier partners, vendors, and various departments within HelloFresh
• 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
• Create, learn, and assist on strategic planning and forecasting to improve existing production issues
• 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

At a minimum, you have…

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, 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 salary, 401k with company match that vest immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• 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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• Hands-on and solve problems on the spot 
• Resilient and comfortable with occasional re-prioritization
• Not interested in playing politics. You know that the best idea wins
• Ready to learn on the job and realize that in every task there lies a personal growth opportunity
• Consistently tracking KPI’s and metrics in as close to real-time as possible to move fast, spot trends, and react to them early 
• Clear on who your team’s customer is and how you can best create value for them 
• Someone who prefers sustainable growth over shortcuts and frequently asks yourself if what we build today will serve us well in the long-run 

You have… (no more than 6 concise bullets and make sure these are absolute requirements of the day-to-day role)

• Required education
• Required YOE
• Etc. 

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.

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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.