Senior Project Manager Continuous Improvement & Transformation ANZ

Full Time
Melbourne VIC, Australia
9 months ago
Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager for Procurement and Supply Chain transformation within the Continuous Improvement & Transformation function at HelloFresh International, you will play a pivotal role within the Procurement and Supply Chain function. Your responsibilities will extend to managing and spearheading high-impact projects, concentrating on strategic Error reductions as well as driving organizational and structural transformations that directly influence the reduction of critical Errors along the Supply Chain.

In this position, your collaboration with HelloFresh’s geographies, distribution centers and finance will be crucial as you take charge of the successful execution of improvement initiatives across HelloFreshANZ, spanning over multiple DCs across Australia - New Zealand.

We are actively seeking individuals who not only meet the qualifications but are committed to elevating HelloFresh's standards. We recognize and appreciate diverse pathways to skill development and value a range of experiences. Even if you don't check every box on the list but believe you would excel in this role, we are eager to discover more about your unique perspective and potential contributions to our team.

You will…

  • Identify and execute high-impact projects: define project scope, improvement potential and objectives as well as project plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Determine Error reduction opportunities across Strategic Procurement function, FSQA, and other functions. Implement innovative strategies for Error reduction while maintaining quality standards.
  • Analyze and eliminate root causes of Errors.
  • Identify and quantify levers and areas for improvement across HelloFresh’s current processes.
  • Utilize data analytics tools to assess key performance indicators. Prepare and present insightful reports to senior management for data-driven decision making.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Quality Control, and manage the timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Provide dynamic leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Coach diverse and distributed teams on how to perform Gap-Analysis, RCA. Help them establish state of the Art Dashboards and Metrics-tracking for early Error prevention.

You have…

  • An exceptional academic record with a degree from a top-tier college or university (Strong Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma or Business degrees preferred). Six Sigma black belt or similar qualification is a plus. Experience with leading high impact Kaizen Events preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience within procurement and/or in a top-tier consulting company complemented by international multi-project management in a fast-paced environment gained in consumer-driven industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to enforce metrics that drive efficiency, measure performance and reduce costs, combined with a good sense of hands-on mentality and strategic thinking.
  • Proven experience in leading complex root cause analysis workshops using diverse methods (Fishbone, 5Why, 8D, Kaizen Event…).
  • Knowledgeable about standard lean methods such as PDCA.
  • Strong capabilities in data analysis, lean methods, operational modeling, and structuring of complex improvement projects.
  • Optional: Experienced with leading cultural Transformations towards CI (Performance Behaviour, Shingo Audit …).

You are…

  • Exemplary project manager
  • Accomplished stakeholder-engaging expert
  • Progressively minded supply chain leader

What you’ll get in return…

  • The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
  • Free access to Headspace
  • HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
  • A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries
  • Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh 

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role. You must have the right to work full-time in Australia

Location: Chippendale Head Office and or Melbourne, Victoria 

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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Are you up for the challenge?

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