Frontend Planning Tech Lead (Hybrid)

HelloFresh; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh/Green Chef

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Mental health support programs

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

HelloFresh UK in Derby is seeking a frontend production planning expert to own the tools, systems and detail behind daily schedules. You’ll drive the planning workflow, ensure accurate production plans, and apply AI and automation where it adds value.

You should have a strong technical background, Excel and Google Sheets mastery, and coding ability to support data-driven decision making. Management experience isn’t required, but you’ll coordinate projects and collaborate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and systems background, ideally from an operational environment (data, logistics or transport planning).
• Real understanding of AI and how to apply it; some coding ability is central to the role.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical capability of the planning team and be the subject-matter expert on frontend production planning tasks.
• Oversee and coordinate daily planning operations and actively build the production schedule.
• Analyse previous week’s production measurements to adapt future plan parameters and draw insights for projects.
• Drive initiatives to improve tools and processes, applying AI and automation where it adds value.
• Act as the technical lead for the team, coordinating short and mid-term projects.
• Support and elevate the team, attend tier meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships inside and outside the business.

Skills

Frontend production planning

Excel

Google Sheets

AI knowledge

Coding ability

Data-driven

Proactive

Job description

HelloFresh UK in Derby is seeking a frontend production planning expert to own the tools, systems and detail behind daily schedules. You’ll drive the planning workflow, ensure accurate production plans, and apply AI and automation where it adds value.

You should have a strong technical background, Excel and Google Sheets mastery, and coding ability to support data-driven decision making. Management experience isn’t required, but you’ll coordinate projects and collaborate with stakeholders.