Production Manager

Gategroup; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in airline catering seeks a Section Manager in London to oversee production operations. You will be responsible for financial management, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in fast-paced production environments, strong analytical skills, and is adaptable to a 7-day operation. If you value excellence and accountability, apply today and join us in feeding the world.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production, preferably in Food or Logistics.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations (NEBOSH, Food Safety).
• Ability to navigate a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production assembly and align teams with Master Production Schedule.
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced production

Lean Six Sigma skills

Food Safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

NEBOSH or Food Safety certification

Job description

Command the Sky's Kitchen: Section Manager Needed!

Join Gate Gourmet - The World Leader in Airline Catering

Ever wondered how 200 million meals make it onto flights across the globe? It starts with leaders like YOU. We are looking for a powerhouse Section Manager to drive our production assembly to new heights.

Why This Role?

This isn't just "supervising." You are the CEO of your section. You take total ownership of:

• 💰 The Budget: Financial accountability for labor and materials (CapEx/OpEx).
• 🚀 The Mission: Powering the "Make & Pack" machine to meet the global flight schedule.
• 👥 The People: Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse, high-energy team.

What You'll Do

• Precision Management: Align your team with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). No meal left behind!
• The Gold Standard: Maintain elite levels of Food Safety, DfT Security, and Health & Safety.
• Continuous Improvement: Use your Lean Six Sigma skills to find a better way, every single day.
• Conflict Crusher: Use your communication skills to navigate a fast-paced, unionized environment with ease.

Who You Are

• A Proven Leader: You have experience in fast-paced production (Food/Logistics preferred).
• Compliance Expert: Knowledge of NEBOSH or Food Safety certification is your superpower.
• Analytical Mind: You love a good spreadsheet and know how to fix deviations before they become problems.
• Adaptable: Ready to cover a 7-day operation in an industry that never sleeps.

The Essentials

• Right to work in the UK.
• Clean Criminal Record Check (CRC).
• 5-year checkable referencing history (Aviation security requirement).

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you value Excellence, Passion, and Accountability, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply TODAY on the gategroup Careers Portal and help us feed the world!