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title: 'Hygiene Manager at HelloFresh'
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# Hygiene Manager at HelloFresh

- **Company:** HelloFresh
- **Location:** Brisbane Queensland, Australia
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8238668?gh_jid=8238668

## Job description

Job Description

As the Hygiene & Waste Team Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing your team to successfully deliver the Youfoodz manufacturing plan. You will drive team performance to meet production schedules while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and manufacturing standards. If you thrive on keeping operations running smoothly and empowering others to bring their best every day, this is the perfect role for you!

This role is based in Karawatha, Brisbane and reporting to Low Risk/High Risk Production Manager.

You will…

- Deliver the Youfoodz manufacturing plan ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, plan attainment, and cost standards.
- Provide leadership and direction for the team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Oversee daily washroom operations, bin room operations, and site waste removal.
- Manage ordering of chemicals, PPE, consumables, and maintain titration rate documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve line efficiencies and minimize process waste.
- Ensure team compliance with site food safety, hygiene protocols, GMP, and WH&S policies.

You have/are…

- 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- At least 2 years' experience leading frontline leaders or large operational teams.
- Strong understanding of WH&S, HACCP, and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated success improving operational performance in efficiency, waste, and labor utilization.
- A Valid Forklift License
- A resilient and adaptable leader with a strong leadership presence.
- Data-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- An excellent communicator capable of building strong cross-functional relationships.

## What you’ll get in return…

- The opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies.
- A Full time position.
- Growth and future development potential for the successful candidate.
- Weekly pay and great long-term benefits working for a global business.
- A 40% discount on Youfoodz products.
- Enjoy a free meal onsite during your shift.
- Convenient on-site parking.

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Permanent full time role, you must have the right to work full-time in Australia/New Zealand

Location: Karawatha, Brisbane - Parking On site

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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## 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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