HelloFresh
General Manager, Green Chef Aurora CO
The General Manager drives the culture & leads the daily activities for a high-volume pick, pack, & ship Fulfillment Center. You will work directly with our Regional Senior Director to be in charge of building out & leading the operational road map for the facility. Your time will be spent between managing the daily operational logistics of the fulfillment center, creating a positive workplace culture for over 450 employees, mentoring the leadership team, and driving continuous improvement. This person will have a seat at the table and be given the opportunity to make decisions that will impact the company as a whole.
You will...
Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees in the fulfillment center to provide timely feedback to direct/indirect reports, drive positive change within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business needs and ensure the team does the same.
Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment (Fulfillment, Quality, Warehouse, and Shipping).
Develop trust, credibility, effective and collaborative relationships with GreenChef/Hellofresh peers and direct reports.
Be the liaison between site operations and other functions within Headquarters, helping your team identify the key priorities for the site.
Develop high standards for execution to meet all KPI’s & financial metrics while supporting your team in achieving daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals.
Ensure adequate communication of company goals and priorities to full Fulfillment Center team, including leading monthly meetings to engage and inspire a diverse, growing workforce.
Drive continuous improvement when it comes to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
Actively listen and accept feedback; convey ideas and/or concerns; communicate and hold operators accountable to the HF brand, KPI’s, and culture.
You are...
Adventurous, outgoing, optimistic; confident making decisions and taking calculated risk.
Entrepreneurial spirit: not afraid to ask "what if" and constantly challenge the status quo.
Versatile: rolls with the punches, doesn’t get overwhelmed, enjoys grinding away at issues and delivering results in hyper‑growth, constantly changing environments.
Analytical: data is your friend; able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency.
Team‑oriented: track record of leading cross‑functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels.
Strategic: recognizes and resolves ambiguous situations, using logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans.
Customer‑focused: slightly obsessive‑compulsive about customer experience and strives to deliver a product that is second to none.
You have...
10+ years of management experience leading a fulfillment operations center; preferably in food service, food production or kitting.
Bachelor's Degree required – Master's preferred.
Ability to think strategically and communicate at the executive level, coupled with top‑notch organizational skills and an attention to detail.
Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, develop and manage 700 employees a day – you are directly responsible for driving this culture.
Deep knowledge of Lean and Agile Production.
Comprehensive background in Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing.
Inventory control management with experience building or improving warehouse management or inventory tracking systems (WMS implementation a plus).
Excitement for working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and change.
Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor and working directly with all levels of staff.
Demonstrated success at delivering new product initiatives in both large companies and start‑up environments.
Strong continuous improvement skills.
A customer service obsession and a willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs.
Effective communication and a leadership presence for employees, direct reports, cross‑functional teams and executive leadership.
Proven ability to quickly adapt to business needs.
Willing to work weekends and/or night shifts when needed.
High level of integrity and ethics.
You’ll get…
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities.
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).
Access to Employee Resource Groups open to all employees, including BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company 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.
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, and 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: $116,800—$165,000 USD
This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Consumer Services
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You will...
Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees in the fulfillment center to provide timely feedback to direct/indirect reports, drive positive change within the facility, adapt to the ever-changing business needs and ensure the team does the same.
Build & establish a strong team with a leadership pipeline; coach and develop talent within each functional area of fulfillment (Fulfillment, Quality, Warehouse, and Shipping).
Develop trust, credibility, effective and collaborative relationships with GreenChef/Hellofresh peers and direct reports.
Be the liaison between site operations and other functions within Headquarters, helping your team identify the key priorities for the site.
Develop high standards for execution to meet all KPI’s & financial metrics while supporting your team in achieving daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals.
Ensure adequate communication of company goals and priorities to full Fulfillment Center team, including leading monthly meetings to engage and inspire a diverse, growing workforce.
Drive continuous improvement when it comes to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
Actively listen and accept feedback; convey ideas and/or concerns; communicate and hold operators accountable to the HF brand, KPI’s, and culture.
You are...
Adventurous, outgoing, optimistic; confident making decisions and taking calculated risk.
Entrepreneurial spirit: not afraid to ask "what if" and constantly challenge the status quo.
Versatile: rolls with the punches, doesn’t get overwhelmed, enjoys grinding away at issues and delivering results in hyper‑growth, constantly changing environments.
Analytical: data is your friend; able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency.
Team‑oriented: track record of leading cross‑functional teams and cultivating collaborative partnerships at all levels.
Strategic: recognizes and resolves ambiguous situations, using logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present approaches to solving complex problems while thinking in terms of contingency plans.
Customer‑focused: slightly obsessive‑compulsive about customer experience and strives to deliver a product that is second to none.
You have...
10+ years of management experience leading a fulfillment operations center; preferably in food service, food production or kitting.
Bachelor's Degree required – Master's preferred.
Ability to think strategically and communicate at the executive level, coupled with top‑notch organizational skills and an attention to detail.
Familiarity with FSMA, HACCP, SQF.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate, develop and manage 700 employees a day – you are directly responsible for driving this culture.
Deep knowledge of Lean and Agile Production.
Comprehensive background in Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing.
Inventory control management with experience building or improving warehouse management or inventory tracking systems (WMS implementation a plus).
Excitement for working in an environment with a high level of ambiguity and change.
Interest in spending most of your time on the shop floor and working directly with all levels of staff.
Demonstrated success at delivering new product initiatives in both large companies and start‑up environments.
Strong continuous improvement skills.
A customer service obsession and a willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs.
Effective communication and a leadership presence for employees, direct reports, cross‑functional teams and executive leadership.
Proven ability to quickly adapt to business needs.
Willing to work weekends and/or night shifts when needed.
High level of integrity and ethics.
You’ll get…
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities.
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_).
Access to Employee Resource Groups open to all employees, including BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company 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.
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, and 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: $116,800—$165,000 USD
This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Consumer Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HelloFresh by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr