About the Company
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are 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.
About the role:
As we continue to grow, we are looking for team leaders to manage the growing team. Reporting to the Section Manager, the Production Team leader will lead the shift/team in order to deliver business objectives and targets to optimize company resources, within own area of responsibility. We are currently looking for Shift team Leaders in Wash & Pack, Pick & Pack and Make & Pack.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensures completion of tasks in an effective and efficient way according to agreed objectives, budget, procedures and specification; provides reporting as required.
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Creates and maintains a positive working environment through appropriate actions and behaviors.
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Resolves or/and escalates conflict and provides solutions and executes corrective actions.
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Supports and maintains CI initiatives.
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Carries out performance monitoring of team members on shift.
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Attends operational meetings as assigned.
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Communicates, engages and develops team members to enable them to maximise their contribution to the section's performance.
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Accountable for legal/ HACCP compliance across health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence programme).
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Contributes and manages within defined information systems and working procedures to ensure quality of product and service to the customer.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
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Ideally educated to a degree level but not essential
Work Experience:
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Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team.
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Previous shift/ Staff management experience ideally within food manufacturing sector.
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Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
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Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
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Awareness of aviation security preferred
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
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Team management skills
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable
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Proactive and flexible attitude
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Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Benefits
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Free onsite parking,
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Complimentary meals and refreshments,
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Free uniform,
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Life insurance
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Competitive holiday entitlements