The role
The Lead Facilities & Maintenance Integration Manager (all genders) is a key leadership role responsible for driving facilities and maintenance excellence across HelloFresh’s international operations. You will lead the integration of new facilities, equipment, and technologies, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic engineering initiatives and operational improvements across our network.
As the owner of the international F&M improvement program, you will drive standardization, operational excellence, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Automation, and Health & Safety teams. This highly visible international role plays a critical part in scaling our operations, improving asset performance, and supporting both existing and new sites across Europe.
Above all, we’re looking for people who want to make HelloFresh better. We value diverse backgrounds and believe there’s no single path to success. If you’re excited about this role and feel you can make an impact—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Flexible within Europe (Ideally based near one of HelloFresh’s major production sites)
Travel: Up to 50%
Reporting to: Senior Director of Facilities & Maintenance - International
What you'll do
* Lead the integration and delivery of Facilities & Maintenance projects across our international network, including site expansions, automation initiatives, equipment upgrades, and new facility launches.
* Own the international F&M improvement roadmap, driving engineering standards, maintenance strategies, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
* Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define and execute the long-term F&M strategy while delivering complex CapEx projects and strategic engineering initiatives.
* Act as the subject matter expert for F&M-related projects, providing technical leadership, governance, and change management support.
* Drive sustainability, energy management, and compliance programs, while building strong stakeholder relationships and supporting operational excellence across the network.
What you'll bring
* Extensive experience in Facilities & Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, Reliability, or a related operational environment, ideally within highly automated industries such as FMCG, logistics, manufacturing, or food production.
* Proven success leading complex CapEx projects, engineering programs, and multi-site operational initiatives.
* Strong technical, project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and leadership levels.
* A data-driven and solutions-oriented mindset, with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
* Degree in Engineering or a related field, excellent English communication skills, and willingness to travel regularly across our international network.
Nice to have: Leadership experience, new site launch or automation project experience, ISO 50001 or sustainability expertise, project management certifications, and additional European language skills.
What we offer
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of Facilities & Maintenance integration and engineering excellence across HelloFresh’s international network, driving initiatives that directly impact operational performance, scalability, and long-term business growth.
* The opportunity to shape Facilities & Maintenance excellence across an international network through high-impact projects, strategic initiatives, and operational transformation.
* A highly visible role with significant ownership, autonomy, and direct exposure to senior leadership.
* A fast-paced, innovative, and international environment where continuous improvement and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged.
* Flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation, and location flexibility within our operational footprint.
* Extensive opportunities for professional development, career growth, and wellbeing support.
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh is on a mission to change the way people eat, forever.
Since our founding in Berlin in 2011, we have grown into the world’s leading meal-kit provider, serving millions of customers across multiple continents. Our teams are united by a shared ambition to innovate, challenge the status quo, and build solutions that make everyday life easier for our customers.
With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, we foster a fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven environment where ownership is encouraged and personal growth is supported. At HelloFresh, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one while building a rewarding long-term career.
Are you up for the challenge?
Please submit your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Diversity & Inclusion
At HelloFresh, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We evaluate applicants based on their skills, experience, and potential to succeed in the role, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our table.