WEEKLY PRODUCTION NEWSLETTER - 46
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Introduction
Hi everyone,
Ready for a new Boxweek! This week, we’ll update you on the following topics; including a vacancy at Assembly, an interior design update for De Kas, and much more!
Enjoy reading!
Key Performance Indicators of week 44
Boxcount 145.620 (+1762)
MPB 8.97 (+0.04)
Errors 2.07% (-0.85)
Boxcount 3033 (+366)
MPB 9.81 (-2.23)
Errors. 0.83% (-0.23)
Boxcount 6482(+89)
MPB 2.00 (+0.05
*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
Reminder for all our Frontline employees: fill out your Assessment in Small Improvements!
27th October - 16th November: please fill in your own evaluation of your work since the 1st of July. Please do not forget to share your review in Small Improvements once you've finished writing it.
For the Team Leads and Mangers 27th October - 23rd November: review your team members.
Make sure to finish the assessment in time, as they will close definitely on the above dates. We expect everyone to respect these deadlines.
The deadlines cannot be moved.
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.
We're hiring; Team Lead Assembly
Are you ready to take ownership of one of the most important steps in our production process? As Team Lead Assembly, you’ll lead the daily operations on the assembly floor in Bleiswijk: guiding Line Leads and their teams, ensuring our boxes are packed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
You’ll be the bridge between our operational teams and production management, helping your team perform at its best and creating a safe, motivating work environment.
If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys coaching others, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested? Send your CV (and optionally a short motivation letter) to louk@hellofresh.nl
Food & Quality and Health & Safety
Office Updates
Production menu WK46
Friday 7th:
Fries
Saturday 8th:
Mini potatoes with vegetables
Sunday 9th:
Chicken sandwich
Monday 10th:
Chicken wraps with vegetables
Tuesday 11th:
Meatball sandwich
Reminder for all our office employees: Global Employee Engagement Survey: Your Voice Matters!
The survey is a key part of the ongoing effort to build a more engaged and connected global team. Your honest feedback is needed to understand what drives and retains talent across the organization. It is important to get a clear picture of your experience at work and to give managers the tools needed to lead effectively. Participation is confidential. The insights gained will help create a better workplace for everyone.
The deadline is the 17th of November.
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.
De Kas - Interior design update
Back in week 30, we already shared our mood board for the Kas with you. Because it’s such a special project — and the opening is getting closer — we’d love to show it again! This way, we can get everyone excited about the look-and-feel we’re creating there.
Side Note: These images are not representations of the de Kas and only give an ambience that we want to implement in our own design.
Last weeks newsletter, you also got a little sneak peek of the walls being painted. It’s really starting to come together beautifully — especially since we decided not to go for the standard white walls in our DC.
In the second collage you can see our selection of materials and used colors.
We are currently in the process of finalizing the material selections for the pantries and reception desk. At the same time, we’ve started taking the first steps in selecting furniture, cabinets, lockers, and acoustic solutions — an exciting phase that brings us closer to shaping the look and feel of the new spaces. We will, of course, be happy to share this information as soon as we have a clear and visual overview for you to share!
De Kas - Meeting Rooms are named
Back in week 30 we also introduced the names of our Bell Units. They will be named after Herbs & Spices to match the floor and wal colors. Pepper, Basil, Garlic, Chili, Saffron, Thyme, Turmeric, Parsley, Sage, Cinnamon & Salt.
We also asked for your feedback on the names for the big meeting rooms. Some colleagues couldn’t quite say goodbye to Prismalaan, others wanted to stay true to the Kas theme, and some were inspired by Dutch cuisine. We listened to everyone — and thanks to your input, we’ve come up with the perfect names for the Kas!
4-person rooms: Dutch sweets
Tompouce, Kletskop, Bossche Bol, Appeltaart, Stroopwafel, Speculaas
6-person rooms: Dutch Snacks
Frikandel, Kroket
8+ person rooms: Dutch dishes
Hutspot, Stamppot, Rijsttafel
Interview rooms: Greenhouse vegetables
Tomaat, Komkommer, Radijs
Trainingroom: Dutch Desserts
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