Director, Value Stream Manufacturing

<p><strong>Director, Manufacturing Value Stream</strong></p> <p>Global Value Stream As a Director on the Global Value Stream team, you will <em>lead </em>our Manufacturing value stream within HelloFresh's global supply chain, shaping the strategy and execution model for how we standardize, improve, and scale our operations worldwide. You will lead a team, set the department's operational agenda, and serve as a senior voice of operations across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of operations, technology, and global strategy.</p> <p><em><strong>You will...</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>Define and execute the strategic direction for the portfolio of Manufacturing processes, owning the multi-year capability roadmap and global template.</li> <li>Lead and build a high-performing, accountable department with clear OKRs aligned to company strategy.</li> <li>Set the governance framework and operating model for how the Global Value Stream team designs, validates, and deploys process and technology standards internationally.</li> <li>Partner at the executive level with Operations, Product, Engineering, and others to align on global priorities, technology investments, and performance benchmarks.</li> <li>Serve as the final decision authority on process deviation requests, capability exceptions, and cross-market design trade-offs.</li> <li>Drive the organization's approach to continuous improvement, value stream analysis, and waste elimination at scale — setting the standard for how the company approaches process maturity.</li> <li>Ensure the team functions as an effective internal consultancy — providing rigorous expert support to regional operations, quality teams, and technology partners.</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>You have...</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>12–15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing — including significant senior leadership experience.</li> <li>Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams across multiple geographies, with full accountability for operational outcomes.</li> <li>Deep expertise across multiple supply chain functional domains, with a breadth of experience that enables credible leadership across the full Value Stream portfolio.</li> <li>Strong commercial acumen and experience managing department budgets and delivering measurable business impact.</li> <li>Extensive experience with global process standardization, operational technology ecosystems (WMS/WES/WCS/automation), and large-scale transformation programs.</li> <li>A track record of developing senior talent and building high-performance organizations.</li> <li>Experience operating as a senior stakeholder in cross-functional governance and product/technology lifecycle processes.</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 25% </li> </ul> <p><em><strong>You are...</strong></em></p> <ul> <li>A bold, strategic leader with the operational depth to earn the trust of both warehouse teams and the C-suite.</li> <li>Comfortable navigating ambiguity at the department level while maintaining clarity and pace for your team.</li> <li>A talent multiplier — known for developing strong leaders and creating organizations that outlast any individual.</li> <li>A rigorous, data-driven decision maker who moves fast without sacrificing quality or thoroughness.</li> <li>Passionate about building world-class operations at scale — energized by the complexity and impact of a global mandate.</li> <li>An outstanding communicator and influencer who can drive alignment across diverse cultures, functions, and levels of seniority.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additionally With This Role, You will have....</strong></p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to shape global operations at a leading food technology company with significant reach and impact.</li> <li>A high-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment where your work is visible and your decisions matter.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.</li> <li>Continuous development through HelloFresh Academies and access to internal mobility across 18 countries.</li> <li>An egoless, collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and building something exceptional together.</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>You’ll get… </strong></em></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, vetera