Senior Manager Operations

HelloFresh • Burr Ridge, IL

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About The Position

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Manager Operations. The Senior Manager Operations 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)
• Spanish Proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment (Kitchen, Prepping, Plating, Food Safety & Quality and 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.

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, 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

What This Job Offers

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