Manager, Warehouse & Goods Recieving

Gate Gourmet; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering services, seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead the Goods Receiving, storage, picking and packing operations at our Ireland site. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, optimize stock using Days on Hand and drive safety, quality and efficiency across the department.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in warehouse leadership, experience in fast-paced production or catering settings, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse/manufacturing environments.
• Strong inventory control and KPI management.
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking and packing.
• Lead a warehouse team, including recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety, and audit compliance across the operation.
• Collaborate with procurement and production to maintain stock levels and KPI targets.
• Drive cost control and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Process improvement

Team development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Operations/logistics qualification

Job description

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

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation, employees and processes of the warehouse/inventory and oversight of Goods Receiving; storing, picking & packing and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI's.Overall responsibility to optimize use of material / material AvT, and take to collaborative actions, across internal Departments where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage materials ordering within budget and ensure optimal stock levels using Days on Hand data
• Oversee quality control of incoming goods and monitor material waste/deadstock
• Lead Warehouse/Stores team including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, security, and audit requirements
• Manage day-to-day Goods Receiving and inventory operations within budget
• Collaborate with Ordering, IDS, and Production teams to maintain stock levels and meet KPIs
• Monitor and replenish floating stock and rotable equipment on the shop floor
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders on irregularities and implement corrective actions
• Oversee supplier performance standards with Procurement support

Education

• Degree educated preferred and/or relevant equivalent work experience at a similar level.
• Professional qualification in operations/logistics preferred.

Work Experience

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience of managing teams within a warehouse, manufacturing, airline catering or production process.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrable leadership and/or management activities and responsibilities.

Technical Skills

• Level 3 HACCP certification
• Level 3 Food Safety certification
• Level 3 Workplace Health & Safety / NEBOSH Certification or commitment to complete
• Ability to lead and manage diverse teams of varying sizes.
• Good negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Ability to motivate and driver performance.

If you share our values of excellence, passion, integrity and accountability, don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team.