Shift Manager

Gategroup; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline catering company in Scotland is seeking a Shift Manager for the Wash and Pack department. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and managing a team to achieve production targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and experience in a supervisory role. This position offers £14.45 per hour with a rotational work schedule. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and proactive attitudes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a supervisory grade in a similar environment.
• Experience managing teams and working in a controlled bonded stores environment.
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a highly pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Wash and Pack section including scheduling and staffing.
• Oversee washing, sanitizing, and packing processes to meet quality standards.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Applications

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Foundation degree, HND or degree in logistics or management

Job description

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.

Shift & Pay Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

About the Company

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.