Junior Operational Excellence Engineer

HelloFresh; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Operational Excellence Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and quality. This role involves driving change through effective process improvements, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and providing training on best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence. With a hybrid working policy, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Mental health first aiders

Employee assistance programme

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting cross-functional change projects.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support change initiatives for new processes and technologies.
• Identify operational risks and implement preventive measures.
• Provide training on process improvement methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Job description

About The Team:
This role of Junior Operational Excellence engineer is to drive operational efficiency and quality by continuously improving operational processes, practices and skill to meet or exceed business objectives and customer expectations. The role drives change through people and processes to advance the business.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Contributing and supporting change initiatives to implement new processes, technologies, or systems, and ensuring successful adoption and integration across the organisation.
• Identifying and mitigating operational risks by implementing preventive measures and controls to ensure smooth operations and minimise disruptions.
• Embedding best practice into standard work and sharing across the network.
• Providing training and support to employees on process improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Leading or being involved in ad hoc projects as and when required

Who You Are:

• Evidence of supporting cross functional change projects
• Good leadership and project management skills
• Manufacturing best practice in line with H&S is preferred but not essential
• Lean Six Sigma Training is preferred

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Eye care scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: The HelloFresh Windmill, Plot 8, unit 2 Smart parc, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW

Hybrid Working Policy
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.