Director, Value Stream Manufacturing

Joinimagine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Equity plan

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Value Stream to lead the Global Value Stream within the supply chain. You will shape strategy, standardize processes, and scale operations across regions, while guiding a high-performing team and aligning governance with executive stakeholders.

This senior role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Product, and Engineering, pushing continuous improvement, and driving global transformation programs with a focus on value

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations or manufacturing with senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction for the Manufacturing portfolio, owning the multi-year capability roadmap and global template.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Global operations

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Travel up to 25%

Tools

WMS/WES/WCS

Automation

IT systems

Process standardization

Job description

Director, Manufacturing Value Stream

Global Value Stream As a Director on the Global Value Stream team, you will lead our Manufacturing value stream within HelloFresh's global supply chain, shaping the strategy and execution model for how we standardize, improve, and scale our operations worldwide. You will lead a team, set the department's operational agenda, and serve as a senior voice of operations across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the intersection of operations, technology, and global strategy.

You will...

• Define and execute the strategic direction for the portfolio of Manufacturing processes, owning the multi-year capability roadmap and global template.
• Lead and build a high-performing, accountable department with clear OKRs aligned to company strategy.
• Set the governance framework and operating model for how the Global Value Stream team designs, validates, and deploys process and technology standards internationally.
• Partner at the executive level with Operations, Product, Engineering, and others to align on global priorities, technology investments, and performance benchmarks.
• Serve as the final decision authority on process deviation requests, capability exceptions, and cross-market design trade-offs.
• Drive the organization's approach to continuous improvement, value stream analysis, and waste elimination at scale - setting the standard for how the company approaches process maturity.
• Ensure the team functions as an effective internal consultancy - providing rigorous expert support to regional operations, quality teams, and technology partners.

You have...

• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing - including significant senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams across multiple geographies, with full accountability for operational outcomes.
• Deep expertise across multiple supply chain functional domains, with a breadth of experience that enables credible leadership across the full Value Stream portfolio.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing department budgets and delivering measurable business impact.
• Extensive experience with global process standardization, operational technology ecosystems (WMS/WES/WCS/automation), and large-scale transformation programs.
• A track record of developing senior talent and building high-performance organizations.
• Experience operating as a senior stakeholder in cross-functional governance and product/technology lifecycle processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

You are...

• A bold, strategic leader with the operational depth to earn the trust of both warehouse teams and the C-suite.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity at the department level while maintaining clarity and pace for your team.
• A talent multiplier - known for developing strong leaders and creating organizations that outlast any individual.
• A rigorous, data-driven decision maker who moves fast without sacrificing quality or thoroughness.
• Passionate about building world-class operations at scale - energized by the complexity and impact of a global mandate.
• An outstanding communicator and influencer who can drive alignment across diverse cultures, functions, and levels of seniority.

Additionally With This Role, You will have....

• The opportunity to shape global operations at a leading food technology company with significant reach and impact.
• A high-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment where your work is visible and your decisions matter.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Continuous development through HelloFresh Academies and access to internal mobility across 18 countries.
• An egoless, collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and building something exceptional together.

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

FOR CO POSTINGS

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA, we will not request your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.

When submitting supporting documents such as a resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or educational transcripts, you may voluntarily redact or omit any information that would identify your age.

This includes:

• Dates of birth
• Dates of attendance at educational institutions
• Dates of graduation

Your decision to redact this information will not adversely affect the consideration of your application. We evaluate all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Please be aware that should you receive a conditional offer of employment, we may be required to request this information for legally permissible purposes, such as verifying eligibility for employment or for benefits administration and background checks.

Colorado Pay Range $148,050 - $179,000 USD

Texas Pay Range $143,850 - $174,000 USD

Newark, NJ Pay Range $164,850 - $199,500 USD

Arizona Pay Range $143,850 - $174,000 USD

Illinois Pay Range $148,050 - $179,000 USD

This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.