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SFO Director Operations in San Francisco, California
Discover the Difference You Can Make at Gate Gourmet!
Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.
Finance Manager
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Leads and coordinates the Make & Pack operating area.
+ + Structure and process optimization (Work stations, floor map, work processes)
Proactive and fact-based Labour planning (Short, Medium and longer term) in close cooperation with the Supply Chain Process:
For hiring needs (Longer term)
For Optimal Rosters/Schedules (Medium term)
For short term labour planning to adjust hours needed (Daily/Weekly)
QA compliance
HACCP
Customer Specs and requirements
Drives engagement by providing and keeping a strong focus in development of the Make and Pack leadership team, especially in respect to:
Coaching
Involvement
Feedback
Consistent and persistent Performance Management
Drives Cross training of staff to increase flexibility within the Make and Pack process; establishes and maintains skills matrix for optimization of rosters and ongoing labour planning.
Coordinates with other operational areas of the unit to ensure optimal service for both internal and external customers.
Ensures all activities and output are in compliance with customer specs (Volume and Quality)
Promotes, develops and supports continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives (like for ex. GateOpex, Central and Local CI programs etc.).
Aligns, implements and continues to facilitate improvements to the agreed US/Group standard process’ ( Forecasting, Planning, IDS interfaces etc.). Including best practice sharing with Mack and Pack Process peers and the Supply Chain Function/OP&C.
Aligns material and labour targets together with the Supply Chain Process – I.e. serves as a strong sparring partner in respect to the forecasting and planning process (including the alignment of the MPS of the Unit).
Responsible for setting up (including delegation and communication) KPIs within the area and be a strong facilitator/driver of the use of OPRS/active Labour Planning within all the Mack and Pack processes.
Accounts for departmental financial indicators (Hours, waste, Spec compliance).
Manages productivity and efficiency – I.e. responsible for labour adjustments to increase productivity (on the basis of proposals and departmental insights) and meet/beat targets.
Captures, tracks, analyses and ensures correction of incidences (I.F.B.L. throughout own Department).
Optimizes resources in the Department through process improvement, lean and continuous improvement principles - Drives and performs continuous improvement in the area and in collaboration with other departments, both operational and support functions, especially with the Forecasting/Planning and IDS departments.
Participates in customer and authority audits
Ensures compliance of procedures for Hygiene and Food Safety
Actively recognizes good performance in the team and promote the company reward and recognition scheme – People First behavior and actions.
Continuously improves quality and efficiency of the team.
Resolves conflicts and provides solutions by exercising high levels of influencing, negotiation and communication skills. Be proactive and address issues when they appear.
Serves as an operational and management source of expertise, and contributes to the success of the unit/senior management team as a whole – By supporting associated and unit wide initiatives.
Organizes and leads operational meetings (Leadership team meetings and Mack and Pack staff meetings)
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
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If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Veronica Uhl, vuhl@gategroup.com
Bachelors’ degree in a relevant subject or business management is preferable
Desirable specialization in Operational and People Management
Work Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience working within Operations in a “manufacturing environment”
Experience providing leadership through a middle management layer
Experience of managing a team of more than 100 people
Experience in change management projects
Experience of process improvement is a plus.
Experience of working in a Food Hygiene/Health & Safety/High Security environment preferred.
Previous knowledge of Airline Catering operations is preferred, but not essential.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- IT literate, basic level of MS Office and general SAP understanding.
Job Skills
Strong People Manager
Empathetic and Open minded – hence determined and persistent
Resilient and well-rounded individual
Team player who believes in structured Performance and Talent Management
Planning and coordination – Ability to oversee multiple activities at the same time
Continuous improvement mindset – Flexible and embracing change
Self-motivated & Proactive
Language / Communication Skills:
Excellent communicator – Whether “one to one” or “on the beer case”
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: SFO Hub Unit
Type of Employment: Full-time
Travel %: Limited but some to be expected
Exemption Classification: United States only: Exempt
Internal Relationships: Process Director Peers, HR, Commercial, Finance
External Relationships: To some extent customers and external auditors
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:
Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
In a normal production facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise.
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.
Able to work in deadline driven environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/A
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): GM, Ops, SFO
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
Number of Direct Reports: 3-12
Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
Estimated Total Size of Team: 200 to 600
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
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Job ID: 2022-2624
Hire Type: Permanent
Shift: Various
Days: Weekdays
Benefits: Insurance - Medical, Insurance - Dental, Insurance - Vision, Retirement - 401K
Education: Associate Degree
Street: P.O. Box 280037
Company Description (Area): Discover the Difference You Can Make at Gate Gourmet! Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, is the world’s largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for the airline industry. For the past 70 years, we have served over 250 carriers in more than 30 countries. Gate Gourmet combines culinary expertise with the highest standards of food safety and production to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable meals to over 270 million travelers around the globe.