Director of Operations

We’re looking for a motivated, engaged Director of Operations to lead the Wash & Pack and Pick & Pack operating area processes within Gate Gourmet Newark/EWR2 operations. The role involves providing overall leadership, tactical direction, and people management through strong leadership and development knowledge, skills & abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or business management
• At least 5 years’ experience working within Operations in a “manufacturing environment”
• Experience providing leadership through a middle management layer
• Experience of managing a team of more than 100 people
• Experience in change management projects
• Experience of process improvement is a plus
• IT literate, basic level of MS Office and general SAP understanding

Benefits

• 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
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles