Manager – Material Control at gategourmet

Position Manager – Material Control
Posted 11 Feb 2026
Expired 13 Mar 2026
Company gategourmet
Location Swords | IE
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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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

Responsible for the operation, employees and processes of the warehouse/inventory and oversight of Goods Receiving; storing, picking & packing and distributing goods internally to achieve short- and long-term goals and KPI's.Overall responsibility to optimize use of material / material AvT, and take to collaborative actions, across internal Departments where needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage materials ordering within budget and ensure optimal stock levels using Days on Hand data
  • Oversee quality control of incoming goods and monitor material waste/deadstock
  • Lead Warehouse/Stores team including recruitment, training, and performance management
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the department
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, security, and audit requirements
  • Manage day-to-day Goods Receiving and inventory operations within budget
  • Collaborate with Ordering, IDS, and Production teams to maintain stock levels and meet KPIs
  • Monitor and replenish floating stock and rotable equipment on the shop floor
  • Communicate with internal/external stakeholders on irregularities and implement corrective actions
  • Oversee supplier performance standards with Procurement support

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 warehouse, manufacturing, airline catering or production process.
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience with demonstrable leadership and/or management activities and responsibilities.

Technical Skills

  • 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.

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.

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Job Info:

  • Company: gategourmet
  • Position: Manager – Material Control
  • Work Location: Swords
  • Country: IE

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