Director, Fulfillment

HelloFresh • Irving, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations drives the culture & leads the daily activities for a high-volume pick, pack, & ship Fulfillment Center. You will work directly with our Regional Senior Director to be in charge of building out & leading the operational road map for our largest facility. Your time will be spent between managing the daily operational logistics of the fulfillment center, creating a positive workplace culture for over 700 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of management experience leading a fulfillment operations center; preferably in food service, food production or kitting
• Bachelor's Degree required - 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
• Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, develop and manage 2000+ 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 Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing
• Inventory control management with a background in building/improving warehouse management or inventory tracking systems (WMS implementation a plus)
• Excitement for working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
• 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
• Strong continuous improvement skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment ( Fulfillment, Quality, Warehouse, and Shipping)
• Develop trust, credibility, effective and collaborative relationships with Hellofresh peers and direct reports
• Be the liaison between the site operations and other functions within Headquarters, helping your team to identify the key priorities for the site
• 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 full Fulfillment 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 fulfillment 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 HF brand, KPI’s, and culture.

Benefits

• 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, Every plate, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director