Director, Value Stream Manufacturing
Core
Lead the Manufacturing value stream within HelloFresh's global supply chain, shaping strategy and execution to standardize, improve, and scale operations worldwide.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Director of Manufacturing Value Stream)
Builds
Global manufacturing operations, process standards, and operational technology ecosystems
Domain
Food technology / Global Supply Chain / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, multi-functional team management, global process standardization, operational technology ecosystems (WMS/WES/WCS/automation), large-scale transformation, budget management, talent development, cross-functional governance, continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Commercial acumen, data-driven decision making, stakeholder influence, ambiguity navigation, organizational design
Technologies
WMS, WES, WCS, automation systems
Responsibilities
Define and execute strategic direction for manufacturing processes; lead and build a high-performing global department; set governance frameworks for process and technology standards; partner with executive stakeholders on global priorities; serve as final decision authority on process deviations; drive continuous improvement and waste elimination at scale; function as an internal consultancy for regional operations
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & mentorship