West Drayton
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are 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. Reporting into the Manager, Warehouse & Goods Receiving/IDS, The Warehouse Team leader will assist the Manager with managing the warehouse/inventory and looking after Goods Receiving, storing, picking & packing, and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI’s. IN the absence of the Manager, the team leader will deputise as assigned for the Manager, Warehouse & Goods Receiving/IDS (GGHN & Radius Park) • Assists the manager to run the day-to-day operations of the Goods Receiving and warehouse/inventory activities, • Maintains ERP systems up to date (transactions and data maintenance), adheres to the mapping of the warehouse., • Responsible for the quality control of incoming goods/material and taking appropriate actions including returns to suppliers, • Collaborates closely with Ordering and IDS to ensure stock levels are constantly monitored in line with Days on Hand data, minimum/maximum stock levels are adhered to, and targets and applicable business KPI’s are met, • Monitor and manage First Expiry First Out (FEFO), record and manage the expiry dates, • Records and reviews material waste and deadstock and adjusts stock levels proactively and accordingly, • Manages daily job assignments of warehouse/Goods Receiving staff as per rosters provided and runs daily briefings, • Assists the manager warehouse good receiving & IDS to ensure legal/compliance requirements across health and safety, food safety, and security, • Leads all receiving and warehouse/inventory activities in line with unit finance regulations and audit criteria, • Delivers goods/material to production / internal customers according to agreed Service Level Agreement, • Other duties / projects as assigned by Manager Warehouse / Goods Receiving. Supports the day to day operation of the receiving and warehouse/inventory activities to run the business effectively, • Pick and pack orders for internal customers (Dispatch, Assembly (Make & Pack / Pick & Pack / Wash & Pack), Hot Kitchen, etc.), • Flexible in working in different area of the warehouse GGHN if the need arises (Freezers, Chiller, Ambient Area & Radius Park), • Adheres to legal/ HACCP compliance across health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence program) and reports all incidents/accidents., • Ideally educated to a degree level but not essential, • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment leading a team., • Previous Warehousing experience ideally within food manufacturing sector., • Minimum of 2 years relevant operational experience., • A fork lift truck license and/or license to drive assisted lift equipment is preferred, • Food hygiene, security, H&S experience/qualification preferred., • Awareness of Dangerous Goods Handling and aviation security, • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel desirable, • Proactive and flexible attitude, • Sound analytical & Problem-Solving Skills, • Free onsite parking,, • Free meals and refreshments,, • Free uniform,, • Life Assurance, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme, • Competitive holiday entitlements, • Competitive Pension Scheme from Day 1, • Forklift allowance upon successful completion of training #J-18808-Ljbffr