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# [DACH MAG] Area Manager (all genders) at HelloFresh

- **Company:** HelloFresh
- **Location:** Magdeburg Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8069454?gh_jid=8069454

## Job description

Deine Rolle

Als Area Manager in unserem Werk in Barleben bei Magdeburg stellst du sicher, dass dein Produktionsbereich während der Schicht reibungslos funktioniert und die gesetzten Produktivitäts-, Qualitäts-, und Sicherheitsziele jederzeit erreicht werden. Dabei coachst und leitest du dein Team kontinuierlich an und sicherst mit einem kollaborativen Führungsstil, dass das Team zur Erreichung der Ziele optimal zusammenarbeitet. Zudem überwachst und optimierst du Einsatzpläne, Prozesse und Arbeitszuschnitte in deinem Bereich kontinuierlich und regst Veränderungen an und/oder setzt diese um.

Dein Verantwortungsbereich

- Als Area Manager führst du ein Team, bestehend aus 5 Supervisor, welche jeweils ca. 20–25 Shopfloor Mitarbeiter fachlich anleiten. Ziel ist stets alle Key Performance Indicators zu erreichen und bestenfalls zu übertreffen.
- Durch effektives Coaching und ein ausgezeichnetes Leistungsmanagement deiner Mitarbeitenden stellst du eine optimale Zielerreichung sicher.
- Du trägst die Verantwortung für die operative Performance in deinem zugewiesenen Bereich und sorgst für einen reibungslosen Ablauf
- Du optimierst die Ressourcennutzung und arbeitest eng mit Teamleitungen und interdisziplinären Teams zusammen.
- Du schaffst eine positive Arbeitsumgebung, die Produktivität, Teamgeist und Mitarbeitereinbindung fördert. -
- Du verbesserst und optimierst operative Prozesse, um Effizienz, Produktivität und Kostenersparnis zu steigern.

Dein Profil

- Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung in der Logistik, Produktion oder einem Fulfillment-Center; Erfahrung in der Lagerlogistik ist ein Plus.
- Erste Erfahrung in der Führung von Mitarbeitenden.
- Idealerweise Kenntnisse im Umgang mit Warehouse-Management-Systemen (WMS).
- Sicherer Umgang mit KPIs zur Steuerung operativer Prozesse.
- Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse in Excel, Google Sheets sowie idealerweise Grafana und Tableau.
- Analytische Denkweise und datenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung.
- Fließende Deutschkenntnisse sowie Englischkenntnisse auf mindestens B2-Niveau.
- Kommunikationsstärke, Eigeninitiative und Teamgeist.
- Bereitschaft zur Schichtarbeit.

Das bieten wir Dir

- Einen Wohlfühlarbeitsplatz mit einem tollen Team in Barleben bei Magdeburg
- Rabatte auf unsere HelloFresh Kochboxen
- Weiterentwicklungsmöglichkeiten durch interne Trainings
- Ein umfassendes Onboarding
- Ein kompetitives Gehalt und ggf. Schichtzulagen
- 30 Tage Urlaub
- Spaß bei Teamevents
- Vergünstigte Fitnessangebote bei Urban Sports Club bzw. John Reed
- Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Selgros Karte
- Persönliche Sicherheitsausrüstung

Du bist auch hungrig nach mehr?

Bewirb Dich jetzt mit Deinen vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen, gerne auch ohne Lichtbild und ohne Angabe von spezifischen Merkmalen wie Nationalität oder Geschlecht. Sprachzertifikate und Unterlagen zur Aufenthalts- und Arbeitserlaubnis können gerne mit eingereicht werden.

Wir freuen uns auf Dich!

#JD1001

#barnproduction

## About HelloFresh

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: HelloFresh is a global meal-kit and food solutions company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes directly to consumers, aiming to revolutionize the way people eat by making home cooking accessible, convenient, and sustainable.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: HFG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, Jessica Nilsson

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Meal Kit Delivery / Integrated Food Solutions
- **Target Customers**: B2C – primarily busy households, couples, and individuals looking for convenient, high-quality meal options. Also serves the ready-to-eat and pet food markets.
- **Mission Statement**: "Democratizing access to high-quality food" by allowing everyone to enjoy a varied, tasty diet while helping consumers save money and reduce food waste.

## Products & Services
- **HelloFresh (Core Meal Kits)**: The flagship subscription service offering pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes for a wide variety of meals. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Factor_**: A ready-to-eat, chef-prepared meal delivery service (operates in the US, Canada, and Australia). Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Youfoodz**: A ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **EveryPlate**: A budget-friendly meal kit brand in the US and Australia. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Chefs Plate**: A meal kit brand in Canada. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **Green Chef**: An organic-focused meal kit brand in the US. Type: Subscription-based physical goods.
- **The Pet Food Brands**: Premium pet food delivery services (e.g., The Pets Table in the US). Type: Subscription-based physical goods.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As a public company, market cap fluctuates. As of mid-2025, it is approximately €1.5-2.0 billion (based on public trading data).
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: €6.76 billion in net revenue in FY 2025.
- **Key Metric (Meals Delivered)**: ~850 million meals delivered in 2025.
- **Key Metric (Employees)**: +29,000 employees globally.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is publicly traded. Key institutional investors include major European and US asset managers. Strategic partnerships exist with various food suppliers and logistics providers.
- **Growth Signals**: The ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) is a major growth driver, now making up a quarter of total revenue. The company is expanding its ready-to-eat offerings into European markets, building on success in North America and Australia. The company operates in 17 countries with 8 different brands.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Data**: With over 18,000 recipes in its database and billions of meals delivered, HelloFresh has an immense dataset on consumer preferences, supply chain optimization, and recipe development, creating a significant moat in logistics and personalization.
- **Vertical Integration**: The direct-to-consumer model gives full control over the supply chain, from sourcing to delivery, enabling efficient operations, competitive pricing, and rapid response to customer needs.
- **Multi-Brand Strategy**: By operating a portfolio of brands (from budget-friendly EveryPlate to premium Factor), HelloFresh captures a wide range of customer segments and price points, reducing reliance on a single offering.
- **Global Footprint**: Presence in 16+ geographies provides diversification and allows for the cross-pollination of best practices and technologies across markets.

## Strategic Focus
- **Accelerating Ready-to-Eat**: The company is aggressively growing its ready-to-eat segment (Factor, Youfoodz) and expanding it into new European markets, seeing it as a high-growth, higher-margin opportunity.
- **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Continuous focus on reducing food waste, optimizing packaging, and improving supply chain sustainability. The company highlights its role in reducing household food waste compared to traditional grocery shopping.
- **Technology & Personalization**: Investing in data science and machine learning to improve menu personalization, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- **International Expansion**: Leveraging success in core markets (US, Germany, Australia) to expand into adjacent geographies and product categories.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a "global tech company" with a "local start-up vibe." The company emphasizes a data-driven, entrepreneurial, and ownership-oriented culture. Core values include Ownership, Inclusivity, and Innovation.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: HelloFresh has over 10 employee resource groups (ERGs) and is committed to fostering a sense of belonging. The careers page states, "Everyone is welcome at our table."
- **Work Environment**: The company operates in 17 countries with multiple offices and distribution centers. Roles range from warehouse operations and logistics to software engineering, marketing, and data science.
- **Perks**: The company offers competitive pay and benefits, though specifics vary by location. The culture is described as collaborative, with a focus on "achieving something delicious, every day."
- **Growth Trajectory**: As a rapidly growing public company with a strong focus on innovation and expansion, employees have opportunities to work on high-impact projects and grow their careers across different brands and geographies.

## Sources
1. [hellofreshgroup.com](https://hellofreshgroup.com/en/)
2. [careers.hellofresh.com](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/)
3. [hellofresh.com](https://www.hellofresh.com/about/working-at-hellofresh)
4. [careers.hellofresh.com/leadership](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/leadership-at-hellofresh)
5. [careers.hellofresh.com/locations](https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/locations)

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