At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
Production Manager
Shift - Wednesday to Saturday PM
Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Production Manager. The Production Manager will execute the production plan made by the Director of Operations and supervise the team supervisors, line leads, and hourly associates throughout the shift. In this role, you will manage the plating and production scheduling and labor strategy in the production (packing) area.
Work with the Director of Operations and HR Manager to properly execute all company policies, rules, progressive discipline, and performance reviews. You will oversee multiple activities simultaneously such as employee safety, product quality, food safety, inventory, etc. and take ownership of the output of supervisors, leads and associates working on your team. You will also be responsible for training and developing your team, as well as coaching employees to perform at their best. You must be able to strategically implement best practices and CI principles, and work closely with other functions within the facility such as R&D, Safety, HR, Kitchen, Logistics, etc., to execute plant-wide initiatives.
You will...
- Execute final Production Scheduling.
- Ensure product quality of the department.
- Manage site and shift supervisors in Plating/Production
- Set direction for supervisors, leads and associate’s talent development
- Be a liaison to kitchen, R&D and HR to appropriately schedule, plan and staff all production shifts, and execute company initiatives.
- Be responsible for production area continuous improvement initiatives and direction.
- Cover gaps in supervisor attendance and leadership needs.
- Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
- Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.
- Work with supervisors to resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
- Work to continuously improve processes.
- Manage performance measures and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders in other departments during the shift.
- Submit necessary reports and required paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Provide strategic direction to support supervisors and leads in planning daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
- Conduct interviews for key vacancies within the department.
- Manage department priorities and delegate appropriately as situations arise.
- Track absenteeism and timekeeping daily.
- Perform accident investigations and implement corrective measures as appropriate
You are…
- A strong leader: Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines
- A problem solver
- Results Driven
- Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
- Able to multitask - tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
- Computer literate to input information into the computer
- Able to take direction and relay information to employees
- Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)
At a minimum, you have...
- 5+ years of experience managing production in a fulfillment/distribution center; preferably within the Food industry.
- Required: High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
- 4+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment with relevant experience in the Food Industry
- Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
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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Illinois Pay Range
$83,055—$113,000 USD
About HelloFresh
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.
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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:
- Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com
- APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
- United States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.com
- Canada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com
