Shift Supervisor: Lean Ops for Fast-Paced Production

HelloFresh; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance (incl.

Mental health first aiders and an EAP

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

HelloFresh Derby site is seeking an experienced shift leader to run day-to-day operations, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality order fulfilment. You will lead teams, manage performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will champion health and safety, coach Team Leaders and Operatives, coordinate with HR for recruitment and onboarding, and partner with the site leadership to ensure delivery targets are met while fostering a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experienced people leader in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, fulfilment, logistics, or FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Results-driven, with experience managing KPIs and driving operational performance.
• Solid understanding of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and service targets.
• Execute production plans while ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor performance, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Production Operatives to build capability and succession.
• Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, provide regular feedback, and manage performance.

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Decision making

Communication skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Health & safety

Quality management

Job description

HelloFresh Derby site is seeking an experienced shift leader to run day-to-day operations, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality order fulfilment. You will lead teams, manage performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will champion health and safety, coach Team Leaders and Operatives, coordinate with HR for recruitment and onboarding, and partner with the site leadership to ensure delivery targets are met while fostering a supportive,