About The Team:
This role of an operational excellence manager is to lead the operational excellence team to achieve improvements in organisational efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness by continuously improving operational processes, practices and skill to meet or exceed business objectives and customer expectations. The role inspires cross-functional leaders to seek continuous improvement and improve both people and process to advance the business.

What You Will Be Doing:

Set an example of operational excellence and drive the culture of continuous improvement. Live and breath the company DNA and our FRESH values (Fun Respect Enthusiasm Simplicity Honesty) Lead site wide strategic change and cross functional improvement projects to drive site performance Identify opportunities to improve operational KPIs in a systematic and structured way using Lean and World Class Manufacturing methodologies Use Lean Six Sigma tools and structured problem solving to facilitate improvement within the business. Coach and support individuals and departments in tools such as lean, problem solving and performance management to drive best practice Design, monitor and report on project related KPIs, whilst adapting and implementing KPIs appropriately to achieve business goals. Support and advise team members on their project KPIs Collaborate internally, cross-functionally and with other departments, at all levels, to identify and resolve issues, share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organisation Identify key stakeholders, build and maintain strong working relationships to support project delivery Maintain alignment and visibility with senior stakeholders on projects and work streams managed by the team, as well as creating exposure and ensuring the business is informed about current projects and achievements

Who You Are:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt LSS methodologies Excellent leadership and team management skills. Emotional intelligence Excellent Gsheet/excel skills Application of WCM & Knowledge of food safety (HACCP etc) would be a plus

What you will get in return:

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes Company pension scheme Gym membership Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options) Electric vehicle scheme Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme Dog friendly office! (London site only) If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day Eye care scheme Cycle to work scheme Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Granary, Unit 3 Chalker Wy, Banbury OX16 4XD, United Kingdom

Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company. 

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.