Shift Manager

Shift Manager - Wash and Pack Position Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Shift Manager to oversee our Wash and Pack department. The Shift Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Wash and Pack section, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement within the team.

• £14.45
• 5 Days out of 7 (Rotational Pattern)
• Shift Pattern - 7am - 3:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm (Full Flexibility Required)

• Manage all aspects of the Wash and Pack section, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Oversee the washing, sanitizing, and packing processes to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Lead and motivate a team of wash and pack operators, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production schedules and ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and drive implementation of best practices within the department.
• Looking after a team of 6 - 27 (seasonal fluctuation).

• A foundation degree, HND or degree in a relevant subject, logistics, supply chain management, warehouse management, business management.
• Previous experience at a supervisory grade in a similar environment.
• Previous experience managing teams.
• Previous experience of working within a controlled Bonded stores environment.
• Must demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and professionalism always.
• Strong leadership skills but ability to work with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long term relationships and facilitate diverse groups of people to work together to achieve shared objectives.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple demands in a highly pressurised environment, prioritising as appropriate.
• Ability to take ownership and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proactive and positive/flexible attitude.

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.