Materials Control Manager Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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Annual Hiring Range:

• $80,000.00/Per Year

Benefits, US

• 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

• Employee Discounts

• Weekly pay for union employees

• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and controls material cost using AvT (actual versus theoretical) /PvT (purchase versus theoretical).
• Reports material related KPI's in correlation with Finance and investigates discrepancies and initiates corrective actions.
• Responsible for MIB (material info board) meetings and running all required reports.
• Coordinates/instigates/participates in make or buy process.
• Manages the interface with key stakeholders (menu development / procurement / commercial /unit / IT / etc.) for issue resolution.
• Leads the menu cycle change including the menu spec review meetings.
• Supports and manages any additional internal or external material related initiatives.
• Maintains master data assignments in the absence of a Regional OP&C Master Data role.
• Ensures SOP's and best practices are followed (e.g.: gateOPEX) and contributes to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Ensures legal/compliance requirements across health and safety, food safety, and security.
• Ensures unit maintains production standards
• Ensures Labor Controls are in place and are effective
• Ensures interdepartmental communication occurs regularly
• Works with management staff to improve performance of the unit
• Prepares administrative reports as required
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications
• Supervises and supports lower level managers/supervisors on daily operations including:
• Conducts performance evaluations for employees providing specific and detailed feedback on their management and leadership skills and the attainment of their respective goals and objectives
• 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 employee retention and reducing employee turnover.
• 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 Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or degree from a 4 year university or college preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment required.
• In-flight catering experience is highly desired
• Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• 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.
• 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 be able to communicate effectively with management team and staff.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Hub Unit (gross revenues of $50M+ and direct and indirect headcount of 500+ employees.)

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: Up to 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all internal departments

External Relationships: customers, suppliers

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.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/A

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, Supply Chain, Hub

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A

Number of Direct Reports: 3-10

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A

Estimated Total Size of Team: 100+

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 atgategroupare expected to live ourValues ofExcellence,Passion,ResponsibilityandRespect. TodemonstratetheseValues, we expect toobservethe following from everyone:

Excellence

• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs,wishesand desires.

• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback,improving fromourmistakesand bettering ourselves.

Passion

• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.

• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes usdeterminedto bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.

• We always look outforeach other-creatinga safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

Respect

• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.

• We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all onegategroup.

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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