[FACTOR] Operational Excellence Manager (all genders)

HelloFresh; Verden (Aller); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Development budget

Discounts on Factor_-boxes

Competitive salary and 30 days of vaca

Well-being initiatives & discounted 40

Job summary

Factor_, a HelloFresh brand, is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to head the OpEx team at our production site in Germany. You will drive continuous improvement across production and business processes, applying Lean and WCM to deliver measurable gains in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Lead cross-functional improvement projects from idea to implementation, use data to identify root causes, and partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or related role in manufacturing/food production.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Fluent in German and English; proactive, hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful Operational Excellence initiatives across the site to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from idea to implementation using Lean Six Sigma.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop and implement solutions.
• Use data and insights to identify root causes and track performance for fact-based decisions.
• Act as a trusted OpEx expert and sparring partner for teams and senior stakeholders.
• Build and scale a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating workshops and knowledge sharing.
• Own and shape the improvement agenda balancing strategic projects with emerging opportunities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

German & English fluency

Education

Engineering/Operations Management degree

Job description

Factor_, a HelloFresh brand, is looking for you as an Operational Excellence Lead (m/f/d). As Operational Excellence Lead, you will lead the OpEx team at our food production site and drive the continuous improvement of our production and business processes. With a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and sustainability, you’ll apply Lean and WCM methodologies to deliver measurable improvements - both strategically and operationally.

You will…

• Drive impactful Operational Excellence initiatives across the site, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from idea to implementation, using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving to deliver sustainable results
• Partner with teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to challenge existing processes, develop solutions, and turn improvement opportunities into action
• Use data and operational insights to identify root causes, track performance, and make improvement opportunities visible, supporting fact-based decision-making
• Act as a trusted Operational Excellence expert and sparring partner for operational teams and senior stakeholders, bringing new ideas and best practices to the organisation
• Build and scale a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating workshops, sharing knowledge, and enabling teams to solve problems effectively and sustainably
• Own and shape your improvement agenda, balancing strategic projects with emerging opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment

You have…

• A university degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, or a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Proven experience driving cross-functional improvement projects and turning ideas into sustainable, measurable results
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving; Green Belt certification is a plus
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to use data to influence decisions and drive change across teams
• Fluent in German and English, with a proactive, hands-on mindset and a passion for continuous improvement

Why you'll love it here:

• Growth & Development: Internal training opportunities plus a yearly Learning & Development budget.
• Food & Lifestyle: Discounts on Factor_-boxes.
• Compensation: Competitive salary and 30 days of vacation.
• Health & Well-being: Access to well-being initiatives, with discounted fitness offers currently being rolled out.
• Future Benefits: We're working on introducing additional perks, including mobility support and a company pension scheme, to give our team even more flexibility and security.

We welcome applications without a photo and without information regarding nationality, gender, or other personal characteristics. You are also welcome to include language certificates and documentation confirming your right to live and work in the respective country.