Area Manager, Production — Lead Growth & Fast-Paced Ops

HelloFresh; South Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Company equity plan

Generous PTO and parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discount on HelloFresh plans

Employee Resource Groups

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

HelloFresh Area Manager, Production in Illinois is a hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple production lines and guiding shift teams toward peak efficiency. You will drive productivity, quality, safety, and cost controls while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

The position emphasizes practical problem solving and clear communication with management and hourly staff. The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing, a readiness to work in cooler environments, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or related work experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment is preferred.
• Must be able to work in cool/cold environment (10º - 40º).

Responsibilities

• Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads while providing coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
• Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.
• Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to Associate Production Manager/Manager during the shift.
• Attend to other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Results driven

Communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Coaching and development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

HelloFresh Area Manager, Production in Illinois is a hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple production lines and guiding shift teams toward peak efficiency. You will drive productivity, quality, safety, and cost controls while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

The position emphasizes practical problem solving and clear communication with management and hourly staff. The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing, a readiness to work in cooler environments, and