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[US DC] Associate Director, Production Technology

Newark, NJ, United StatesFull-time$184k–$259k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic technology leader responsible for the direction, performance, and reliability of the technology ecosystem supporting HelloFresh's North American fulfillment network, bridging operations, engineering, and automation.

Role type

Associate Director, Production Technology (Fulfillment Systems)

Builds

Integrated technology roadmap spanning WMS, WES, WCS, robotics, automation, controls, and operational support capabilities for multi-site fulfillment networks.

Domain

Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehouse Automation

Required skills

Fulfillment technology strategy, WMS/WES/WCS integration, automation and robotics orchestration, system architecture and lifecycle management, vendor relationship management, cross-functional leadership, operational KPIs and continuous improvement.

Preferred skills

Experience with ERP and order management integrations, facility expansion and automation upgrades, predictive monitoring and incident management.

Technologies

WMS, WES, WCS, robotics, conveyor systems, sortation, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), intelligent orchestration platforms, ERP, order management systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year fulfillment technology strategies; optimize end-to-end fulfillment execution by coordinating enterprise applications and automation; establish standardized proactive technology support models; lead technology delivery for new fulfillment center launches and network transformation; drive measurable operational improvements through performance analytics; build and develop high-performing technical teams.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight