About the Company:
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and is the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe
Job Summary
Responsible for the operation, employees and processes of the warehouse/inventory and oversight of Goods Receiving; storing, picking & packing and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI’s.Overall responsibility to optimize use of material / material AvT, and take to collaborative actions, across internal Departments where needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage materials ordering within budget and ensure optimal stock levels using Days on Hand data
* Oversee quality control of incoming goods and monitor material waste/deadstock
* Lead Warehouse/Stores team including recruitment, training, and performance management
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, security, and audit requirements
* Manage day-to-day Goods Receiving and inventory operations within budget
* Collaborate with Ordering, IDS, and Production teams to maintain stock levels and meet KPIs
* Monitor and replenish floating stock and rotable equipment on the shop floor
* Communicate with internal/external stakeholders on irregularities and implement corrective actions
* Oversee supplier performance standards with Procurement support
Education
* Degree educated preferred and/or relevant equivalent work experience at a similar level.
* Professional qualification in operations/logistics preferred.
Work Experience
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* Proven experience of managing teams within a warehouse, manufacturing, airline catering or production process.
* Minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrable leadership and/or management activities and responsibilities.
Technical Skills
* Level 3 HACCP certification
* Proven leadership ability
* Level 3 Food Safety certification
* Level 3 Workplace Health & Safety / NEBOSH Certification or commitment to complete
* Ability to lead and manage diverse teams of varying sizes.
* Good negotiating and persuasive skills.
* Ability to effectively manage conflict.
* Ability to motivate and driver performance.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.
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