Location
Gatwick, Surrey, United Kingdom
Posted
July 22, 2026
Job Description
Overview
International airline catering business require experienced Operations Manager to oversee food production and distribution for a 24 hour facility based on-site at Gatwick.
The jobholder will be tasked with developing and enhancing relationships with key international customers and to drive the strategic development of operational standards & efficiencies within the business.
About the role:
The Operations manager will be responsible for overseeing a large, labour intensive food manufacturing operation encompassing; the placing of supplier orders, managing food production and ensuring on-time customer delivery. Always working to strict deadlines. Key duties include:
* Lead and develop food production teams totalling over 300 employees, for a 24 hour operation, across 3 shifts.
* Minimising wastage and ensuring strict quality standards in line with agreed business objectives.
* Define measurable performance KPIs to ensur...
International airline catering business require experienced Operations Manager to oversee food production and distribution for a 24 hour facility based on-site at Gatwick.
The jobholder will be tasked with developing and enhancing relationships with key international customers and to drive the strategic development of operational standards & efficiencies within the business.
About the role:
The Operations manager will be responsible for overseeing a large, labour intensive food manufacturing operation encompassing; the placing of supplier orders, managing food production and ensuring on-time customer delivery. Always working to strict deadlines. Key duties include:
* Lead and develop food production teams totalling over 300 employees, for a 24 hour operation, across 3 shifts.
* Minimising wastage and ensuring strict quality standards in line with agreed business objectives.
* Define measurable performance KPIs to ensur...