Assistant Manager - Catering Performance and Projects

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Description

Why Inflight Services?

Our customers choose United because of our dedication to safety and passion for service. United's Inflight Services team is made up of diverse, driven individuals working together to Connect People and Unite the World. From operational leadership and crew planning to safety and service procedures, our Inflight Services team provides the innovative approaches, tools, training and guidance needed for our flight attendants to deliver the best possible customer experience, and aid in our mission to become the best airline in the history of aviation.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager Catering Performance and Projects (Operations & Logistics) will provide oversight and direction to catering vendors for an assigned hub to ensure a safe, reliable operation. Through direct leadership and collaboration, the Assistant Manager will ensure achievement of all relevant operating performance targets and drive improvements to internal and external customer metrics. This is a 100% on-site role, with time spent in both the catering facility to ensure adequate oversight and in the airport to ensure strong partnership with all stakeholders. The assistant manager will cultivate strong partnerships with internal stakeholders including Inflight Services, Airport Operations, Menu Strategy & Planning, and Food Safety. This role will also support responsible use of United’s equipment and materials, effective warehouse management practices, inventory ordering and stock management, and waste reduction efforts.

• Hub Performance Management:
  • Utilize performance data to drive insights and educate/support partners.
  • Engage in structured problem solving with vendors in accomplishing goals and objectives.
  • Drive accountability of vendor action plans
• Auditing & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Conduct regular audits ensuring compliance with Catering Operations Business Manual, United Airlines Safety Standards, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Lead investigations into safety incidents including corrective action planning.
  • Facilitate partnership with United Airlines Food Safety and operational safety teams
• Leadership, Collaboration & Partnering:
  • Facilitate and/or lead sustainable operational improvements from conception to completion.
  • Serve as consultant and subject matter expert as needed providing guidance and advice to catering partners and local operating groups.
  • Serve as primary liaison between Catering vendors and all relevant stakeholders
• Change Management:
  • Partner with the Corporate Support Center and leadership teams to provide guidance in change management and communication plans for initiatives
  • Provide on-site support and monitoring of adoption and success for new initiatives
  • Support execution of new menu concepts and service enhancements
• Financial Controls:
  • Ensure integrity of catering partner inventory management process
  • Identify and champion cost-savings initiatives.
  • Provide oversight and intelligence over key cost drivers or extraordinary cost drivers (e.g., equipment shortage, excessive oversight) as needed
    

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Business, Operations, Engineering or Related Field
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in Operations, Engineering, Vendor Management, Manufacturing, or similar functions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights and recommendations, intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience leading projects and/or initiatives with measurable results; ability to lead stakeholders through planning and implementation of initiatives
• Effective business writing and speaking skills and confidence engaging with all levels of leadership internally and externally; ability to independently create PowerPoint presentations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships within and across all work groups and at levels from frontline to senior leadership
• Strong internal customer service and responsiveness to stakeholders and internal customers
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and balance tactical execution with project progress
• Willingness to be visible and engaged in the operation in controlled and uncontrolled environments
• Willingness to work during non-standard hours and peak periods when needed to support a global 24/7/365 operation
• Willingness to work on-site 100% in an airport and/or catering facility office.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Industrial Engineering
• Project management
• LEAN Six Sigma
• HACCP, PCQI or equivalent food safety certificates
• Airline catering leadership experience
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.