Manager, Operations

gategroup • Halifax, NS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, while also ensuring compliance standards and adhering to company policies and procedures. The company is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services, providing passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.

Requirements

• Minimum five years prior safety experience preferably in a multi-site organization.
• Must have strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills and the ability to successfully manage a large staff.
• Current or previous labor relations experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills required.
• Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
• Previous experience in a high volume food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable of HACCP.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA laws desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to travel 10 % of time.
• 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 55+ hours per week is typical.
• Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in safety, business operations or related field preferred and or four years comparable work experience in operations manager role.
• Previous exposure/experience in LEAN manufacturing/supply chain a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports safety program for all employees and ensures compliance.
• Ensures labor controls are in place and effective.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, facilitates and monitors compliance audits, develops plans and actions to ensure company policies and procedures are utilized properly.
• Ensures compliance with company-developed safety best-practices through departmental audits and inspections.
• Supports the Total Quality Management effort, initiates problem solving efforts and assures implementation of solutions.
• Supports management on security and risk for the unit.
• Mentors and trains subordinates on company directives and policies.
• Works to build team-cohesion throughout the unit.

Benefits

• gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
• Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager