Shift Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Inventory

HelloFresh; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; 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 Wellness

Headspace mindfulness app

Work from home allowance up to €300

Anniversary day off (up to 3 days)

Job summary

HelloFresh in Ireland is seeking a proactive Lead, Shift Operations & Inventory role based on-site at St. Margaret’s, Co.Dublin.

You will drive production performance, lead a shift team, and manage daily inventory audits of ingredients, packaging, and label materials to ensure accurate stock levels and timely orders. You’ll coach and develop colleagues, maintain safety standards, apply lean practices, and use data to improve processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Inventory management

Lean principles

Excel skills

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

HelloFresh in Ireland is seeking a proactive Lead, Shift Operations & Inventory role based on-site at St. Margaret’s, Co.Dublin.

You will drive production performance, lead a shift team, and manage daily inventory audits of ingredients, packaging, and label materials to ensure accurate stock levels and timely orders. You’ll coach and develop colleagues, maintain safety standards, apply lean practices, and use data to improve processes.