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[US-DC] Operations Manager

Aurora, CO, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic operational leadership for food production and fulfillment, optimizing productivity, quality, and cost while leading a large team.

Role type

Senior Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing/Production)

Builds

Production lines, fulfillment operations, and customer delivery processes for HelloFresh meal kits.

Domain

Food manufacturing / Direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (production operations)

Required skills

Operational leadership, production planning, team management (100+), cost optimization, process improvement, food safety compliance, strategic forecasting

Preferred skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, Kaizen

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day production operations and ensure on-time order delivery; Drive continuous development in production, quality, cost, and delivery initiatives; Coach and lead the Production team for career progression; Monitor communication between production lines to eliminate downtime; Establish procedures and metrics to drive productivity and optimization; Analyze areas for improvement in cost savings and lead times; Develop operational procedures for outgoing shipments and product handling; Assist in strategic planning and forecasting to resolve production issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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