[US HQ] Associate Director, Value Stream Manufacturing

Associate Director, Manufacturing Value Stream As an Associate Director on the Global Value Stream team, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert and global point of contact for one or more operational process verticals within the Manufacturing vertical of HelloFresh's global supply chain. You will own the full lifecycle of your capability domain — from process design and technology alignment through to global deployment and continuous improvement. This role requires a blend of deep operational expertise, structured strategic thinking, and strong cross-functional leadership. You will... Develop the foundational "to-be" end-to-end process design and global template for one or more operational verticals (e.g., sub-component assembly, final assembly), ensuring harmonization and alignment across all international markets. Collaborate with and influence operational leaders across the organization to drive consensus and adoption of standardized global processes. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to translate the global process design into a clear technology strategy, supporting the prioritization of development roadmaps in line with a Global-First design philosophy. Support the establishment of operational governance and deviation control by providing domain expertise and influencing the process for managing market-specific exceptions. Perform cross-market maturity assessments and apply structured problem-solving to identify and close performance gaps, utilizing a