Production Manager at HelloFresh

HelloFresh; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh + free shipping

Company Pension (matched 1:1 up to 5%)

Health insurance

Annual Gym membership or Wellnessbenef

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Work from home allowance up to €300

Annual anniversary days off (up to 3)

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking an Operational & Inventory Leader in Ireland to drive shift operations, manage a team, and oversee accurate inventory control across ingredients, packaging, and labels. You will lead continuous improvement, ensure stock accuracy, and support seamless supply chain activities.

The role emphasizes people leadership, adherence to safety and quality standards, and applying Lean/CI principles to boost productivity and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience leading teams in manufacturing, production, fulfilment, logistics or FMCG.
• Proven experience in inventory management or operational leadership.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to meet productivity, quality, safety and service targets.
• Manage a shift team and ensure KPIs and daily tasks are met.
• Oversee inventory control, perform daily audits of ingredients, packaging and labels.
• Conduct regular physical inventories and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor performance, address issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead by example on the shop floor and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

People leadership

Inventory management

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

About The Role

Lead shift operations and inventory activities to ensure uninterrupted production and the accurate, efficient delivery of customer orders. Drive operational performance through strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement, while maintaining stock accuracy and supporting seamless supply chain operations.

What You Will Be Doing

Operational & Inventory Leadership

• Lead shift operations to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and service targets.
• Manage a team of colleagues on shift, ensuring KPIs and daily tasks are met.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory control, including daily audits of ingredients, packaging, and label materials.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts to reconcile discrepancies and maintain stock accuracy.
• Monitor shift performance, resolve operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a strong shop floor presence, leading by example and ensuring tasks are completed to deadline.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability and drive high performance.
• Set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, and provide regular feedback.
• Promote accountability, engagement, recognition, inclusion, and colleague wellbeing.

Health, Safety & Quality Champion

• Be a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and investigations, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant workplace.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean and CI principles to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Use performance data to identify opportunities and support the implementation of new processes and initiatives.

Who You Are

Essential 2+ years' experience as a people leader in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, fulfilment, logistics, or FMCG environment. Proven experience in inventory management or operational leadership. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Intermediate Excel skills. Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, procedures, and best practices. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous

Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG. Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma. SQL/data analytics experience.

What you will get in return:

• 70% off HelloFresh + free shipping
• Company Pension (matched 1:1 contributions up to 5%)
• Health insurance
• Annual Gym membership or Wellness benefit
• Membership to global leading mindfulness App - Headspace
• Work from home allowance of up to €300
• For every year you are part of the team, you will earn one extra day off to celebrate your anniversary (up to 3 additional days)

To be considered for this role, you'll need to have the independent right to work in Ireland, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

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.