Distribution Team Manager

About the Company: 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 Overall leadership and coordination of the Bond, Pick & Pack Section including financial, operational, and compliance and statutory accountability Key Responsibilities: * Align operations with Master Production Schedule and meet quality KPIs * Ensure Customs compliance and manage inventory reporting * Drive team productivity to achieve budget targets * Maintain health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX standards * Lead continuous improvement and customer engagement initiatives * Train, coach, and develop team members * Manage seasonal staffing within budget (with HR) * Coordinate internal transport activities with IDS team * Implement 5S standards and Internal Feedback Loop corrective actions * Lead operational meetings and foster an inclusive work environment Qualifications 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 manufacturing, airline catering or production process. * Minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrable leadership and/or management activities and responsibilities. * Culinary experience desirable Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) * Level 3 HACCP certification * Proven leadership ability * 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. * Organised, process driven with an ability to critically evaluate and improve processes. * Ability to manage change effectively. * Computer literate and able to work with MS Office and IT Systems * Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage workload to achieve critical dates. * Ability to work well under pressure All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history. If you share our values of excellence, passion, integrity and accountability, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our team. Apply TODAY