Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $125,000.00 - $130,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
company sponsored life insurance
Medical Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life plans
Accident plans
Hospital plans
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts
Job Description
gategroup is a leading provider in the airline catering and onboard services industry, committed to enhancing the travel experience by delivering high-quality culinary products and services. With a global footprint, gategroup specializes in food catering, provisioning, and logistical support tailored specifically to airlines and other travel-related sectors. The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its robust quality assurance and food safety standards, making it a trusted partner in the airline and food service industry.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join gategroup as a Regional Quality and Food Safety Manager. This role is a full-time pos... Show More
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join gategroup as a Regional Quality and Food Safety Manager. This role is a full-time pos... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food safety, quality management, or a related field
- Relevant and extensive work experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- 5+ years of food manufacturing, ingredient manufacturing, or similar regulated manufacturing experience in quality and food safety
- Airline and/or food industry experience preferred
- Certifications in food safety or quality management desired but not required
- Lead Auditor certification in GFSI or similar quality standards preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in food safety, quality management, or a related field
- Relevant and extensive work experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- 5+ years of food manufacturing, ingredient manufacturing, or similar regulated manufacturing experience in quality and food safety
- Airline and/or food industry experience preferred
- A proven track record of successful results
- Proven experience in field implementation of food safety and quality processes aligned with ISO standards
- Certifications in food safety or quality management desired but not required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Quality standards
- Lead Auditor certification in GFSI or similar quality standards preferred
- Advanced technical knowledge in catering processes and design functions, manufacturing methods, inspection, statistical methods, and quality auditing
- Technical understanding of airline-specific specification requirements, systems, and tools related to catering operations
- Basic lean, Six Sigma knowledge, and continuous improvement understanding is a plus
Job Duties
- Drive a culture of prevention and excellence by using data and metrics to identify potential risks, track performance, and implement proactive measures to reduce defects and non-compliance in your assigned region
- Drive the successful attainment of assigned regional quality and food safety goals, objectives, and key performance indicators to align with organizational priorities and regulatory standards
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate food safety and quality trends, compliance metrics, and improvement opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with operational units and corporate team to integrate sustainable and scalable quality and food safety solutions into daily workflows and long-term planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Corporate Quality and Food Safety, HR, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service, to identify and mitigate potential food safety and quality risks
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state/provincial, and federal food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, PHAC) and company standards
- Oversee the timely investigation of food safety or quality-related issues from your assigned region, support root cause analyses, review PDCA process and corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities effectively and verify effectiveness of action plans
- Oversee the execution and milestones of key initiatives and special projects aimed at enhancing food safety and quality systems, such as HACCP plans, allergen management, and supplier quality assurance
- Provide technical expertise and operational support to unit leaders to address quality and food safety challenges and ensure adherence to company standards
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Quality and Food Safety managers and/or representatives, through mentorship, coaching, and development programs
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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