gategroup · 2 months ago
Director, Supply Chain Production, Hub
USA_NJ_Newark 2
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and provisioning services, and they are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Production for their Hub operations. The role involves providing leadership and direction for the Supply Chain & Internal Logistics department, coordinating the flow of materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Management and coordination of the 4 operating areas of Supply Chain & Internal Logistics: Purchasing, Warehouse, Internal Delivery System (IDS) & Forecasting and Planning (Short Term)
Purchasing: Business MRP and material ordering from the suppliers in the right quantity, ensuring a timely and safe transportation
Warehousing: Reception, allocation and storage of food (including frost, chilled and ambient) and non-food material in an efficient way ensuring compliance of procedures for Hygiene and Food Safety
IDS: Materials management and flow within the unit, management of internal order processes, inventory, replenishment quantities and frequency etc
Short term rostering and planning in coordination with the Forecasting and Planning Manager (OP&C department)
Coordination with other operational areas of the unit to ensure optimal service for internal customers
Promote, develop and support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives (like for ex. GateOpex, Central and Local CI programs etc.)
Align, implement and continue to facilitate improvements to the agreed US/Group standard process’ (Whether forecasting, Planning, MRP etc.). Including best practice sharing with SC peers and the OP&C
Align material and labour targets together with OP&C for the forecasting and planning process (including the alignment of the MPS)
Responsible for KPIs within the area and facilitator of the local OPRS and MIB meetings as well as the action points to manage improvements (Including participation in PMO calls)
Accountable for department financial indicators (for ex., AvT, labor and material budget, CapEx, OpEx, etc.)
Responsible for labour adjustments to increase flexibility or productivity in a medium term (Short term responsibility – i.e. day-to-day and weekly basis - is still left with each function/department of the unit to make proper adjustments vs. proposals provided by the SC, Planning team)
Manage productivity and efficiency in the area, ensuring compliance with the budget targets, monitoring and using the corporate tools such as OPRS and Planning and Forecasting tool (DPR)
Monitoring and putting together performance reports for the business and customers
Track & Analysis of incidences (I.F.B.L. throughout own Department as well as through the entire IDS flow)
Resource optimisation in the Department through process improvement, lean and continuous improvement principles
Drive and perform continuous improvement in the area and in collaboration with other departments, both operational and support functions, especially with Procurement
Participation in customer and authority audits
Ensure compliance of procedures for Hygiene and Food Safety
Actively recognize good performance in the team and promote the company reward and recognition scheme – People First behavior and actions
Proactively manage Managers and Supervisors performances’, follow-up on staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Continuously improve quality and efficiency of the team
Resolve conflict/provide solutions by exercising high levels of influencing, negotiation and communication skills. Be proactive and address issues when they show
Serve as an operational and management source of expertise, and contribute to the success of the unit/senior management team as a whole – By supporting associated and unit wide initiatives
Organize and lead operational meetings (for ex. MIB, Town halls, departmental meetings etc.)
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years' experience working within logistics or supply chain in a Manufacturing environment
Experience of at least 5 years in managing a team of more than 100 people
Experience in major change management projects
Experience of process improvement
Bachelors' degree in a relevant subject or business management
Information Search and Analysis
Intermediate to advanced IT Skills
Problem resolution
Excellent communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Self-motivated & Proactive
Flexibility and change-minded
IT literate, advanced level of MS Office
Key-user level experience with ERP's, like for ex. SAP
Preferred
Experience of working in a Food Hygiene/Health & Safety/High Security environment
Previous knowledge of Airline Catering operations
Desirable specialization in logistics and/or supply chain management
Company
gategroup
Shaping the future of Inflight Hospitality.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase