Materials Manager

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Position is responsible for monitoring days on hand to meet financial requirements and inventory levels in the unit, coordinating all deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements, and monitoring menus and meal cycle changes for purchasing requirements.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

• $60,000- $65,950 Per Year

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Must be able to pass a 20yr Background check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) process at Harry Reid International Airport

Main 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

• Maintains food production area according to unit policies, FDA, and HACCP regulations

• Ensures all security and safety procedures are enforced

• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

• Maintains accuracy and security of inventory

• Monitors closely the thaw area and high value inventories reporting their condition and other issues to the Chef and Buyer daily

• Acts as the point of contact with production for the Buyer relaying issues and suggestions for resolution

• Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner.

• Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit

• Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor) reports as required.

• Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions.

• Manages workflow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift

• Manages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.

• Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.)

• In conjunction with department leaders determines number of employees needed by shift

• Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.

• Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.

• Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees. 

• Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s).

• Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.

• Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training

Qualifications

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Some college preferred

Work Experience:

• Must have 3 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 is a plus, but not required
• Experience with menu design a plus.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to train others required.
• Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
• Excellent time management skills required. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required.
• Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
• Basic computer skills required.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred

Language / Communication Skills:

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

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Up to 10%

Exemption Classification:  Exempt

Internal Relationships: employees at all levels of the unit

External Relationships: Customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):  General Manager, Dir, Ops, or Dir, Supply Chain

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  n/a

Number of Direct Reports: varies by unit size (up to 50+)

Number of Dotted Line Reports:

Estimated Total Size of Team: varies by unit size (up to 50+)

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

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:

05/25/2026

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