Production Manager

Gategroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline catering company in London is seeking a dynamic Section Manager to oversee production assembly operations. This role involves taking full responsibility for budgets, leading a high-energy team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced production environments, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of NEBOSH or Food Safety certifications. Join us to drive the mission of delivering high-quality meals for flights worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced production environments, ideally in Food or Logistics.
• Familiarity with compliance and safety standards, such as NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Drive production assembly, aligning teams with the Master Production Schedule.
• Maintain high levels of Food Safety, DfT Security, and Health & Safety.
• Implement continuous improvements using Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Navigate challenges in a fast-paced, unionized environment.

Skills

Leadership

Financial accountability

Lean Six Sigma

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...