Mgr, Ops, Equipment, Customs, Materials.

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
We are currently looking for a Material Manager to join our flight kitchen operations team located at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. Reporting to the Director of Assembly Process, the Material Manager is responsible for maintaining production standards to meet customers’ requirements, which includes: scheduling, communication, productivity, labor controls and efficiency standards. The Material Manager must ensure quality and customer service is maintained at the highest level on a daily basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

- Ensures unit maintains production standards.
- Ensures Labor Controls are in place and are effective.
- Ensures interdepartmental communication occurs regularly.
- Assist in the development and training of subordinates.
- Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
- Prepares administrative reports as required.
- Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications.

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

- A high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

Work Experience :

- Must have a minimum of three years of supervisory/management experience, scheduling and financial acumen.
- In-flight catering experience is highly desired, or experience in a high-volume food service industry.
- Current or previous labor relations experience, a plus.
- Experience with menu design, a plus.

Job Skills :

- Candidate should be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change.
- Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and successfully manage staff assigned to liquor and equipment.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Must have the ability to train others.
- Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
- Must have strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills.
- Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
- Must have basic computer skills. Prefer someone with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Communication Skills :

- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Travel :

- This position has travel of up to 10% of the time.

Environmental Requirements :

- Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
- In a normal production kitchen, 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.

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position :

- Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
- Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
- Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
- Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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We anticipate that this job will close on:
11/30/2026
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