Manager, Warehouse & Goods Receiving

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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