Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Education & Experience

Technical Skills

• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Deep expertise in process optimization frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM); Green Belt certification or equivalent practical capability essential.
• Analytics & Systems: Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Google Sheets) and hands-on familiarity with WMS/WCS environments.
• Digital Aptitude: Experience with low-code/no-code platforms or modern automation tools.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to lead project teams and mentor junior team members without needing formal direct reporting lines.
• Influence & Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present updates to site leadership clearly.
• Hands-on Floor Presence: Strong desire to blend strategic thinking with hands-on, floor-level problem-solving.
• Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.
• What you will get in return:
• ● 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 ● Nursery support scheme ● Cycle to work scheme ● Group Life Assurance
• Location: The Windmill SIte, SmartParc, Holme Lane, 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.