OpEx Engineer

About the role: What's in the Box

As an Operational Excellence (OpEx) Engineer, you will play a key role in improving our end-to-end production operations in our Distribution Center (DC) in Bleiswijk, NL. You will join the Operational Excellence team, working at the heart of our production environment to identify opportunities that drive efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.

You will focus on elevating how we operate on a daily basis, from reducing waste and increasing productivity to strengthening our operational culture. Together with OpEx colleagues across multiple markets, you will contribute to standardizing and harmonizing processes, helping HelloFresh scale efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

What you’ll do: The Recipe

Identify and drive improvements across production processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality

Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. root cause analysis, 5 Whys, DMAIC) to resolve recurring operational issues

Lead and execute improvement projects, ensuring successful implementation and sustainable results

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Production, Supply Chain, and FSQA to align on priorities and solutions

Act as a change agent on the shop floor, supporting teams in adopting new ways of working and continuous improvement practices

Develop and implement standard processes (SOPs, visual management, error-proofing) to support consistency and scalability

Monitor performance and highlight inefficiencies, proactively identifying risks related to cost, quality, and safety

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

Experience in production, manufacturing, or logistics environments, ideally in high-volume operations

Strong analytical mindset with hands-on problem-solving skills and a structured way of working

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma); certifications are a plus, not a must

Ability to influence and collaborate with st