--- title: 'Kitting Area Manager - all genders at HelloFresh' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/kitting-area-manager-all-genders-hellofresh-bjuv-skane-5j0v0m346v3a' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Kitting Area Manager - all genders at HelloFresh - **Company:** HelloFresh - **Location:** Bjuv Skåne, Sweden - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://careers.hellofresh.com/global/en/job/8331055?gh_jid=8331055 ## Job description ## The Role (What's in the Box) Do you want to take overall responsibility for a larger production operation, where you drive development, efficiency improvement and analysis of our operations with a focus on production flow? As Area Manager, you have overall responsibility for a department of about 100 employees. Below you are two managers who in turn are responsible for, among others, team leaders and line leaders. You have overall responsibility for staff, budget and work environment, and you report to the Production Manager. The role is strategic, and you lead mainly through your managers. You work on the development of the operation, follow up KPIs and goals, and make sure the organization has the right conditions to achieve its results. ## What You'll Do (The Recipe) You will, among other things: - Lead, coach and develop subordinate managers. - Have overall responsibility for staff, budget and work environment. - Follow up KPIs, results and the development of the operation. - Drive improvement work and development at a strategic level. - Be a clear role model and culture carrier for the organization. - Work closely with the Production Manager, HR and other functions. - Make decisions, prioritize and delegate responsibility. - Contribute to the recruitment, onboarding and development of employees. - Ensure structure, clarity and a good working climate. ## What You'll Bring (Your Ingredients) We are looking for someone with several years of experience in leadership within production, industry, logistics or other process-driven operations. You have experience of leading larger groups and, above all, of leading other leaders, and you have solid experience of working analytically and of identifying and driving efficiency improvements in a production environment. As a person, you are confident, clear and trustworthy. You can see the big picture, understand figures and results, and read between the lines to identify what needs to be developed. You are a natural leader whom others look up to and trust. You dare to make decisions, ask the right questions and delegate responsibility. We would like you to have: - Experience of leading larger, complex organizations, with the ability to work cross-functionally and with a focus on the whole production process (End2End). - Experience of driving efficiency improvement processes in a production environment. - Experience of leading and developing managers. - Good experience of working towards goals and KPIs. - Experience of responsibility for staff, work environment and budget. - A coaching and structured leadership style. - Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, is a must-have for this role. - Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. - A B driving licence (Swedish category B). Experience from the food industry is an advantage but not a requirement. ## What We Offer (The Toppings) As Area Manager at HelloFresh, you get an important role in an international and growing company where you can influence the operation and develop both people and the organization. You are offered, among other things: - A wellness allowance of SEK 3,000. - The opportunity to exercise during working hours. - A discounted price on HelloFresh meal boxes. - Regular staff activities. - The opportunity for skills development through a training budget. The position involves work both in the office and out in production, where the temperature is about +5 °C. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with flexible working hours. Are you the missing ingredient? If this sounds like a tasty opportunity, we'd be excited to hear from you! Please note that our interview process will be conducted in English, so we kindly ask you to submit your application in English. We aim to review your profile and respond within 5 business days. We welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you! ## 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. 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