Head, Operations Excellence

foodora is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. Job DescriptionAt Delivery Hero, we are building the future of quick commerce. With more than 300 dark stores across 11 countries, our DMART Operations team ensures millions of customers receive their orders quickly, accurately, and with the highest quality standards.

We are seeking a Regional Operational Excellence Manager to lead strategic initiatives and cross-functional improvement programs across our fulfillment network. This role is central to driving efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction at a truly global level. Responsibilities: Lead Strategic Initiatives: Design and deliver regional projects that elevate fulfillment performance and operational efficiencyDrive Operational Excellence: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to achieve measurable improvements in: Picking productivityOrder accuracy and error ratesInventory accuracy and shrinkageOrder cycle time and fulfillment speedOperational cost efficiencyData-Driven Execution:

Use advanced analytics and benchmark against world-class fulfillment standards to identify and deliver high-impact initiativesCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with country operations, central functions, and senior leadership to align on improvement priorities, share best practices, and close performance gapsProcess Optimization: Standardize and improve DMART routines and workflows to ensure fast, reliable, and scalable fulfillmentCapability Building: Coach and develop local teams, team leads, and country managers in Lean thinking, performance management, and project deliveryChange Leadership:

Act as a change agent, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring sustainable impact across all regionsQualificationsDegree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related fieldProven track record leading cross-country or multi-site change programs in e-commerce, grocery, retail, or logisticsHands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologiesStrong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and upskill teams both remotely and on-siteAdvanced data analysis skills (Excel, Google Sheets, Grafana, Tableau), with the ability to translate insights into measurable outcomesHighly analytical, KPI-driven, and execution-focused, with strong project management experience in fast-paced environmentsAbility to align physical processes with digital systems to identify bottlenecks and unlock efficienciesStrong stakeholder management skills and experience collaborating across functions and senior leadershipFluent in English; additional languages are a plusAdditional InformationJoining Delivery Hero means becoming part of a global leader in quick commerce.

You will work in a diverse, international environment, driving meaningful impact across multiple markets and shaping how millions of customers experience our service every day. We offer the opportunity to take ownership of large-scale initiatives, grow your career, and be part of a company that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience.

Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just include it in your application. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.