WEEKLY PRODUCTION NEWSLETTER - 48
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Introduction
Hi everyone,
The new boxweek with a hint of winter; many of us found ourselves scraping frost off our cars before heading out. It was a nice reminder that the colder season has arrived.
In this newsletter, you can read about testing kicks off for the new Sorting Line, the Latest DC league performance, a pallet upgrade, and much more!
Enjoy reading!
Key Performance Indicators of week 46
Boxcount 152.563 (+6943)
MPB 8.68 (-0.54)
Errors 1.06% (-0.05)
Boxcount 2936 (-152)
MPB 9.81 (-2.23)
Errors. 0.66% (-0.59)
Boxcount 6781 (+299)
MPB 1.77 (+0.22)
*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: make your voice heard – Fresh Forum sign-ups open
We already received several responses and sign-ups for the Fresh Forum, thank you! However, we would like to see representation from all departments, so please keep those sign-ups coming.
Want to help improve our workplace? Join colleagues across our DC to discuss key improvements, share feedback, and influence our work environment through the Fresh Forum. This is a great chance to contribute your ideas. The deadline to sign up is November 27th.
Email hr-operations@hellofresh.nl or inform the HR team in person!
Ready to strengthen our PHF QC Team? 🥕🥦🍓
We still have an exciting opportunity as AGF Keurmeester in our FSQA Team (details at the bottom of this newsletter).
No PHF QC experience? Do not hesitate. We offer an on-the job training program!
Can you work independently, handle time-pressure, and would you enjoy inspecting PHF? Please contact louk@hellofresh.nl
🚀Latest DC league performance! 🚀
Assembly's future is here: testing kicks off for the new Sorting Line!
Get ready for an assembly upgrade! We're excited to announce that the Sorting Line will soon be taking over the slowmover process. This move is a huge step forward for efficiency, and right now, our focus is on ensuring a flawless launch.
The introduction of the Sorting Line brings important changes to the dataflow that drives our assembly process. As we all know, the sequence and design of the stickers are crucial for correct assembly.
🧪Testing the Changes: Our Sticker Roll Out
To ensure a smooth transition, we always conduct a Sticker Roll Out to test major changes. During this simulation, we check if the new sticker sequences and designs correctly mix and match as expected.
For instance, we test whether the sticker sequence for the HelloFresh Market bags intended for the 1-4P line still matches the sequence required by the 1-4P assembly line itself.
🎯The 2P Line Challenge
The 2P (Two-Person) lines are the most complex area to test. This is because the sticker rolls for the HelloFresh 2P products must correctly integrate with the sequences of six other sticker rolls/pallets.
This critical matching process involves:
HF 1-4P Pallet: Contains HFM bags, Sorting Line A kits, Sorting Line B kits, and Wine L boxes.
HF 3P Pallet: Contains HFM bags and HFM L boxes.
GC Boxes Pallet: Contains HFM bags for GC, Factor M boxes, and Factor L boxes.
HFM Bags for 2P
HFM S Boxes
Factor S Boxes
Thank you to everyone involved in ensuring this vital dataflow transition is flawless!
Warehouse Engineering OUT
Food & Quality and Health & Safety
GMP Improvement - Pallet Upgrade
Say goodbye to dirty and dusty pallets!
The weekly GMP walks highlighted a recurring problem: dirty pallets under the conveyor belt and flimsy carton covers.
We now have a simple but effective fix: specific pallet covers! These covers prevent dirt, debris and spills falling from the conveyor belt, from contaminating our products.
This is a great example of how the GMP walks and collaboration are helping us level up our overall production tidiness! 💪
Office Updates
Production menu WK48
Friday 21th:
Chicken curry wraps
Saturday 22th:
Mini chili potatoes with vegetables
Sunday 23th:
Various sandwiches
Monday 24th:
Spicy chicken sandwich
Tuesday 25th:
Mushroom / Wintersoup with baguette
Sign Up | Winter Party
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.
🎁 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
Sint. Gooi wat in mijn schoentje....
Our beloved Sinterklaas and Piet will return to the Netherlands this weekend. A magical celebration for children, and we want to experience this magic for our HelloFresh colleagues with little ones too.
From Monday, November 17th there will be coloring sheets at the reception which you can take home for your children. Let them color or decorate the shoes as nicely as possible. Then cut it out neatly and stick the sticky edges together with glue.
You can place your child's beautiful decorated shoe at the reception of Prismalaan by Friday, November 28th at latest.
From Monday 1st till Friday 5th of December, you can collect the shoe and who knows... Maybe Sint and Piet will have stopped by?
Participation rules:
1 Shoe per child
Age 1-10 years
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