WEEKLY PRODUCTION NEWSLETTER - 45
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Introduction
Hi everyone,
Ready for a new box week? November is just around the corner, and we’re diving into it with full energy! Today it’s all about Halloween; enjoy the pumpkins, cobwebs, and twinkling lights, while we can’t help but start dreaming of Christmas. ✨
In this newsletter, you’ll find a sign-up form for the Christmas event you absolutely don’t want to miss! Plus, catch up on CO₂ Mobility Registration, the roadworks on Prismalaan, and much more.
Enjoy the read!
Key Performance Indicators of week 43
Boxcount 143.858 (-8470)
MPB 8.93 (+0.37)
Errors 2.07% (+0.43)
Boxcount 2.667 (-265)
MPB 7.58 (-0.88)
Errors. 1.05% (-0.74)
Boxcount 6571(-100)
MPB 1.95 (+0.04)
*Week 43's high error rate is due to a production prep incident. At assembly, RTH menus 68 and 69 (salmon penne and beef burger) were accidentally switched all week due to a mistake in the "RTH Overview" printout. As a result, all customers received the other meal and had to be compensated. This bulk upload accounts for 0.7% of the error rate (~950 customers).
**The numbers between the parenthesis () are comparisons with last box week.
***For MPB calculation splitted boxcount is used. Hours of sick leave and vacation, as well as hours of seniors on the shop floor and technical department hours are not taken into account
Production updates
EOY Check-In For Frontline Employees
The annual End of Year Check-In cycle for all our frontline employees officially kicks off this coming Monday, October 27th, in Small Improvements. This means our Frontline colleagues and managers will be focused on completing their self-assessment and manager reviews over the next few weeks. Here is the timeline for the cycle:
27th October - 16th November: Self-assessment
27th October - 23rd November: Team Lead/Manager assessment
1st December - 28th December: Review conversations
31th December: All reviews signed in Small Improvements
If you have any questions about the cycle of Small Improvements, please reach out to HR at hr-operations@hellofresh.nl
For all our frontline employees: C02 Mobility Registration
With the new Climate regulations in the Netherlands, HelloFresh must report all employee work-related travel data to the Dutch government. The main goal of the regulations is to reduce CO2 emissions. You recently received an email asking for your input. The main question focuses on the type of vehicle and fuel you used the most for work-related travel in 2025. Your input is essential! Please complete the survey by the End of the Year.
Roadworks on Prisma (10–13 November)
There will be various roadworks taking place on the Prisma industrial estate over the coming period, specifically on Zoetermeerselaan and Prismalaan Oost. These works will be carried out at different times between 10 and 13 November, during the evening and night hours, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Please refer to Tim Geurse’s email for full details regarding the locations and schedule.
Food & Quality and Health & Safety
🚦 Safety Reminder – Handling of Crates 🚦
Over the past weeks, several minor incidents have occurred where colleagues were accidentally hit by crates. These incidents mostly happen during busy moments when multiple people are working in a small space.
✅ What to do:
👀 Look around and behind you before placing a crate back.
⏳ Take one extra second, safety before speed.
📦 One person at a time places a crate back.
🧑🤝🧑 Team leads pay extra attention during peak hours.
📝 Always report accidents in the Accident Registration Form.
🚑 f you are injured, immediately call the BHV.
For more information see our HSE website
Office Updates
Production menu WK45
Friday 31th:
Chicken sausage sandwich
Saturday 1st:
Chicken wraps & spicy vegetables
Sunday 2nd:
Sauerkraut mash
Monday 3rd:
Chicken stroganoff sandwich
Tuesday 4th:
Pasta salad
Sign Up | Winter Party
"Blik op de Toekomst"
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to come together and celebrate our journey. During this exclusive staff celebration, we’ll honor the past and toast to the future with a final big celebration at our current Prismalaan. Get ready for a night of music, good food, activities, and dancing on our dance floor with the best colleagues!
🎁 Your year-end gift will be available for pickup during the event between 16.00 – 18.00.
👗 Dress code: Futuristic Chic – think modern elegance with a touch of sparkle.
Date: 17th of December 2025
Time: 4pm till 22pm
Location: Prismalaan West 3, 2665PC Bleiswijk
We look forward to celebrating this special moment with you, please let us know if you will attend the party or only want to pick up your year-end gift by signing up here.
Bi-weekly update De Kas
This week, Andris, Guinio, and Rafal joined the site visit to see how the construction of De Kas is coming to life. The first office walls are already getting their fresh coat of paint, offering an exciting glimpse of the interior, while the cabling installations are in full swing. In addition, for the first time, it was now possible to walk at the skywalk, providing a unique view over the production area!
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