HelloFresh
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[DACHMAG]OperationalExcellenceEngineer(allgenders)
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“[DACH MAG] Operational Excellence Engineer (all genders) at HelloFresh. Skills: operational excellence, process improvement, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration. Support and lead Yellow and Green Belt projects within a production environment to improve operational KPIs. Identify improvement opportunities across production processes and implement sustainable solutions together with cross-functional teams”
What You'll Achieve.
improving key operational KPIs across production – especially around Error Rate, Minutes per Box, and continuous improvement initiatives; create measurable change
Industry & Context.
turn insights into real operational impact; data-driven decision-making; translate insights into actionable business decisions; Resilience and a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' attitude to problem-solving when faced with real-time operational challenges
Be actively present on the shop floor
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years in a manufacturing or high-volume fulfillment environment, Proven experience contributing to or leading improvement and operational excellence projects, practical experience in Lean Methodology & its tools, knowledge in AI tools and modern digital solutions, analytical and prioritisation skills with a KPI-driven mindset, Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Grafana, Tableau, or SQL, communication skills and an extroverted personality with the ability to engage and influence people on the shop floor, Resilience and a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' attitude to problem-solving when faced with real-time operational challenges, Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with stakeholders up to senior management level, Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Fluent in German or English, with at least B2 level in the other language
Nice to Have
Agile Practitioner
What You'll Do.
Support and lead Yellow and Green Belt projects within a production environment to improve operational KPIs
Identify improvement opportunities across production processes and implement sustainable solutions together with cross-functional teams
Drive change initiatives related to new processes
and systems to ensure successful adoption across the organisation
Analyse operational data using tools such as Excel
or SQL and translate insights into actionable business decisions
Be actively present on the shop floor
engage with teams directly
and help drive a culture of continuous improvement
Document process improvements
and project outcomes in a structured and transparent way
Drive standards and expectations in line with standard work and operational excellence principles
Provide training and support on process improvement methodologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
implement sustainable solutions together with cross-functional teams; engage with teams directly; collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with stakeholders up to senior management level
Communication Scope
communication skills; ability to engage and influence people on the shop floor
Process & Methodology
Support and lead Yellow and Green Belt projects, managing multiple priorities
Full Job Description
Your role You enjoy working with data just as much as being present on the shop floor? You want to turn insights into real operational impact? Then this might be the perfect role for you. In this highly project-driven position, you will focus on improving key operational KPIs across production – especially around Error Rate, Minutes per Box, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll combine hands-on operational presence with data-driven decision-making to create measurable change. What you’ll do Support and lead Yellow and Green Belt projects within a production environment to improve operational KPIs. Identify improvement opportunities across production processes and implement sustainable solutions together with cross-functional teams. Drive change initiatives related to new processes, technologies, and systems to ensure successful adoption across the organisation. Analyse operational data using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Grafana, Tableau, or SQL and translate insights into actionable business decisions. Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: applications with PowerApps, AppSheet, or similar tools to bridge the gap between "data insight" and "on-floor tool." Be actively present on the shop floor, engage with teams directly, and help drive a culture of continuous improvement. Document process improvements, best practices, and project outcomes in a structured and transparent way. Drive standards and expectations in line with standard work and operational excellence principles. Provide training and support on process improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques. (Lean, Six Sigma) What you’ll bring A degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations. Experience: 3–5 years in a manufacturing or high-volume fulfillment environment Proven experience contributing to or leading improvement and operational excellence projects Strong practical experience in Lean Methodology & its tools Strong knowledge in AI tools and modern digital solutions Pas
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