Jr. Operational Excellence Engineer

Full Time
Helsingborg, Sweden
5 months ago
The Job 

As HelloFresh continues to grow, so does our need for new processes within the Operation, as well as refining and improving our current processes. Working within the Operations team you take a leading role across the Nordic markets. 

As Junior Operational Excellence Engineer, you will be leading the deployment of improvement initiatives across our production sites, working hand in hand with both our shop-floor and leadership teams to identify existing gaps, and enabling our teams to develop a problem-solving mentality for short-term and long-term issues. You will have a critical role in keeping our operations flexible yet efficient so that each and every customer receives a high quality box each week!

You will be based out of our Fulfillment Center in Bjuv, Sweden and report to the Excellence and Projects Manager. 

You will…
  • Analyze our data systems to identify and prioritize recurring issues connected to our critical production KPIs: cost, waste, efficiency, quality, etc.
  • Lead optimization projects of current processes with a strong focus on both compliance and capacity.
  • Deploy standardized ways of working across our production sites, ensuring benchmarks across markets and with our global HelloFresh teams.
  • Create standard documents such as work instructions, project and training materials and ensure they are being followed.
  • Develop our operational teams through daily coaching on problem solving methodologies and tools: TQM, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
  • Ensure training systems are in place and being executed to close any potential skill gap across our operations.
  • Work cross-functionally with our departments to support ongoing projects and initiatives, particularly during the start-up phase. 
You have…
  • 2+ years of work experience, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics environment with track record in operations improvement project delivery
  • A pragmatic approach to problem solving, not aiming for perfection but for improvement on a daily basis.
  • A structured approach to work specially regarding problem-solving and documentation, you consider yourself detail oriented and take pride in what you do
  • You learn quickly, think analytically and adapt easily
  • You have a good understanding of lean principles and change management, you bring an excellent attitude to the team and like to motivate and help others 
  • Excellent communication skills, you can explain complex terms and solutions in a simple way
  • A fluent command of both written and spoken English. Strong Swedish skills are a plus!
  • A strong desire to change the way people eat forever!
We offer…
  • A significant discount on your weekly HelloFresh box
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Mental health support through online subscriptions
  • A diverse and vibrant international environment of 35+ different nationalities
  • The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe 
  • Additional perks: Nordic Language classes, company events and parties, fruit & snacks in the office and team breakfast every Tuesday!
Are you up for the challenge?
  • Apply with your CV (In English please)
  • If we see a match, you’ll have a call with one of our recruiters to share more about what you can bring to the team
  • Are both sides still positive? Then we proceed to the assessment stage to assess key skills required for the job
  • We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and will close down the position once the successful candidate has been found.