Operational Excellence Coordinator
HelloFresh
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Hours
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Closing date
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Job description
This role of an operational excellence coordinator is to drive operational efficiency and quality by continuously improving operational processes, practices and skill to meet or exceed business objectives and customer expectations. The role drives change through people and processes to advance the business
- Role model HelloFresh DNA and FRESH values, inspiring others and driving a culture of
continuous improvement.
- Lead and support Yellow Belt/CI projects to improve key operational KPIs and deliver
measurable results.
- Train and coach employees on process improvement methodologies, tools and
techniques.
- Lead change initiatives, ensuring new processes, technologies and systems are
successfully adopted and embedded.
- Manage Operational Excellence projects from planning through to execution, monitoring
and reporting.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing preventative measures to minimise
disruption and maintain smooth operations.
- Embed and standardise best practice, documenting improvements, maintaining standard
work and sharing learnings across the network
- Continuous Improvement mindset – passionate about improving processes, standards and operational performance, with an understanding of Lean/problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong problem solver – able to identify opportunities, investigate root causes and support Yellow Belt projects to deliver measurable improvements.
- Data driven & numerically confident – good numerical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, able to monitor KPIs and use data to drive decisions.
- Project management experience – evidence of contributing to projects and the ability to plan, manage and support improvement initiatives through to delivery
- Manufacturing knowledge – ideally with experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong communication & collaboration – confident working cross-functionally, building stakeholder relationships and coaching/supporting teams on Lean, problem-solving and performance improvement.
● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● Nursery support scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance
Location: The Windmill, 1 Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7HW
To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have the independent right to work in the UK, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We offer a hybrid working policy for eligible roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and in the office. For more details on eligibility and how this applies to the role you're applying for, please consult with your recruiter.
Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
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HelloFresh
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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