Operational Excellence Engineer

Full Time
Derby, UK
11 months ago

About The Team:

The Operational Excellence team thrive on giving their team members an inclusive working environment, in which they have access to development opportunities and their voices are heard and valued every day. The team is both proactive and reactive in a fast paced environment that is HelloFresh, offering flexibility to facilitate change and drive business improvement.

So if you’re keen to join a caring, fun and energetic team, look no further!

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Lead and support Lean Six Sigma green belt projects to execute identified opportunities. Proactively update key stakeholders at all levels of the business on project progress and identified risks/escalations.
  • Using lean methods and structured problem solving to identify opportunities and facilitate improvement within the business.
  • Design, monitor and report on project related KPIs, whilst adapting and implementing KPIs appropriately to achieve business goals.
  • Continuously improve existing standards and processes to drive operational excellence. Ensure all process documentation created follows defined standards.
  • Collaborate internally, cross-functionally and internationally, at all levels, to identify and resolve issues, share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
  • Identify key stakeholders, build and maintain strong working relationships to support project delivery.
  • Coach and support individuals and departments in tools such as lean, problem solving and performance management to drive best practice.
  • Ensure that all operational processes support the delivery of high-quality products and services to customers.
  • Set an example of operational excellence and drive the culture of continuous improvement. Live and breath the company DNA and our FRESH values (Fun Respect Enthusiasm Simplicity Honesty)

Who You Are:

  • You have significant experience in production optimisation activities, being able to demonstrate:
  • Preferably Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
  • You take ownership of your projects and pride yourself on the quality of delivery
  • Collaborating with others and continuously challenging the status quo comes naturally to you
  • Preferably have knowledge of World Class Manufacturing/Shingo methodologies

What you will get in return:

  • 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
  • Company pension scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
  • Bippit account - financial support 
  • Free professional development and coaching memberships
  • Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
  • Eye care scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Group Life Assurance

Location: The Windmill, 1 Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7HW

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm 

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.