Associate Director, OperationsSHIFT: Wednesday - Saturday (4:30am - 3:30pm)
Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Associate Director Operations. As the Associate Director in operations, you will focus on operations organizational strategy and lead projects associated with cross functional engagement of staffing, training, talent development teams across the business unit. This will include aligning all support teams to a business vision of how we attract, retain and optimize both direct and indirect team members. Additional effort will be to support strategic launch initiatives including rolling out new technologies, processes and manufacturing facilities. If you're looking to impact the outcome of the business and to the lives of our team members, this is it!
You will...
Identify organizational gaps in people operations and drive continuous improvement strategies to mitigate
Collaborate with cross functional support teams of operations and their leadership develop a cohesive organizational strategy
Run projects associated with new facility launches, new processes changes, and technology implementations
Champion initiatives associated with direct labor training, onboarding, and experience
Support cross functional strategy related to salaried development including partnering with operations leaders and HRs to ensure engagement and team morale
Drive Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, while growing and expanding capabilities that meet production mandatory requirements
Indirectly lead operational partners to accomplish projects and initiatives
Share and exchange operational best practices across our national sites
Guide programs to reward and recognize performance
Mentor, train and develop operations teammates for career progression and learning
Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees to: provide feedback and drive change within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business and stay focused on the customer experience
Drive a customer-focused environment committed to delivering the highest quality product to our customers
You are…
Team-oriented: you have a track record of leading cross-functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels and departments of an organization
Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans
Bold: you’re adventurous, outgoing and optimistic; you’re confident making decisions and taking calculated risks
Entrepreneurial Spirit: you have the vision, passion, and imagination; you are not afraid to ask ‘what if’ and constantly challenge the status quo
Versatile: you roll with the punches and don’t get overwhelmed easily; you enjoy grinding away at issues and have a knack for delivering results in hyper-growth, constantly changing environments
Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency
Customer-focused: slightly obsessive-compulsive when it comes to customer experience and strive to deliver a product that is second to none
Comprehensive background in Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing
Motivated, developed and managed employees - our culture is a critical part of our success, and you need to help drive it
Excitement for working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor to learn and understand process details
Continuous improvement and project management skills
High level of integrity and ethics with excellent follow-through
At a minimum, you have...
Bachelor's Degree required - Master's preferred
8+ years of experience in operations or people management
Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Project Management Certifications preferred
Flexibility to travel
You’ll get…
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
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Illinois Pay Range
$123,480—$165,000 USD
