Manager, Equipment

gategroup•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. This role is responsible for overseeing production lines in Galley and Liquor/Beverage, forecasting required purchases of airline items, and placing purchase orders. The position also involves maintaining stock levels at proper quantities throughout proper lead-time and POP parameters.

Requirements

High School degree or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing environment is required.
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.
Strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 10+ employees.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate or college degree 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

Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures related to galley and beverage set up.
Training and monitoring employees on proper work procedures and production of products to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and equipment expenses.
Inventory control for all airline owned product.
Employee scheduling while following union contract guidelines.
Maintaining accurate parameters of stock items details in logistics system.
Creating and maintaining accurate purchase orders in logistic system.
Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
Working with and reporting supplier issues to procurement for resolution.
Responsible for shipments of out-of-date airline equipment in a timely manner.
Identifying stock out situations and suggesting action plans to rectify.
Supervising and supporting lower level managers/supervisors on daily operations.
Conducting performance evaluations for employees providing specific and detailed feedback on their management and leadership skills and the attainment of their respective goals and objectives.
Ensuring compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.
Monitoring daily manpower planning and scheduling 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).
Reviewing and ensuring employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.
Reviewing and ensuring 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.