Manager, Equipment Operations

gategroup•Chantilly, VA

7d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Responsible for overseeing production line in Galley and Liquor/ Beverage, forecasting required purchases of airline items, and placing purchase orders and maintaining the stock level at the proper quantities though out proper lead-time and POP parameters. Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $80K - $85K Per Year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Weekly pay for union employees Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Requirements

Education: High School degree or GED Some college preferred.
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing environment is required. 2 years Supply Chain Management or Airline related experience preferred
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Words
Ability to manage labor efficiently
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 10+ employees
Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required
Excellent time management skills required
Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities
Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required
Demonstrated knowledge of in-flight catering
Ability to issue corrective action when necessary
Ability to motivate and create a safe enjoyable environment for employees
Ability to adapt positively to change and stressful situations
Effective listening skills
Language / Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis
Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
2 years Supply Chain Management or Airline related experience preferred
Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required
Bi-lingual a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures related to galley and beverage set up.
Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures and production of products to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and equipment expenses
Responsible for inventory control for all airline owned product
Responsible for employee scheduling while following union contract guidelines
Responsible for maintaining accurate parameters of stock items details in logistics system
Creates and maintains accurate purchase order in logistic system
Maintains position relationship with suppliers at all times
Works with and reports supplier issue to procurement for resolution
Responsible for shipments of out-of-date airline equipment in a timely manner
Identifies stock out situations and suggests action plan to rectify
Supervises and supports lower level managers/supervisors on daily operations including:
Conducts performance evaluations for employees providing specific and detailed feedback on their management and leadership skills and the attainment of their respective goals and objectives
Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.
Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees.
Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover.
Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s).
Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.
Reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority.
Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training