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:
Reporting into the Manager, Warehouse & Goods Receiving/IDS, The Warehouse Team leader will assist the Manager with managing the warehouse/inventory and looking after Goods Receiving, storing, picking & packing, and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI’s. IN the absence of the Manager, the team leader will deputise as assigned for the Manager, Warehouse & Goods Receiving/IDS (GGHN & Radius Park)
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists the manager to run the day-to-day operations of the Goods Receiving and warehouse/inventory activities
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Maintains ERP systems up to date (transactions and data maintenance), adheres to the mapping of the warehouse.
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Responsible for the quality control of incoming goods/material and taking appropriate actions including returns to suppliers
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Collaborates closely with Ordering and IDS to ensure stock levels are constantly monitored in line with Days on Hand data, minimum/maximum stock levels are adhered to, and targets and applicable business KPI’s are met
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Monitor and manage First Expiry First Out (FEFO), record and manage the expiry dates
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Records and reviews material waste and deadstock and adjusts stock levels proactively and accordingly
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Manages daily job assignments of warehouse/Goods Receiving staff as per rosters provided and runs daily briefings
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Assists the manager warehouse good receiving & IDS to ensure legal/compliance requirements across health and safety, food safety, and security
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Leads all receiving and warehouse/inventory activities in line with unit finance regulations and audit criteria
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Delivers goods/material to production / internal customers according to agreed Service Level Agreement
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Other duties / projects as assigned by Manager Warehouse / Goods Receiving. Supports the day to day operation of the receiving and warehouse/inventory activities to run the business effectively
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Pick and pack orders for internal customers (Dispatch, Assembly (Make & Pack / Pick & Pack / Wash & Pack), Hot Kitchen, etc.)
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Flexible in working in different area of the warehouse GGHN if the need arises (Freezers, Chiller, Ambient Area & Radius Park)
Adheres to legal/ HACCP compliance across health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence program) and reports all incidents/accidents.
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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 Warehousing experience ideally within food manufacturing sector.
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Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience.
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A fork lift truck license and/or license to drive assisted lift equipment is preferred
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
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Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred.
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Awareness of Dangerous Goods Handling and aviation security
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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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Free meals and refreshments,
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Free uniform,
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Life Assurance
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Competitive holiday entitlements
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Competitive Pension Scheme from Day 1
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Forklift allowance upon successful completion of training
