Equipment Manager

**Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?**

**Exceptional opportunity to join a global brand, and Australia's**

**largest inflight meal manufacturer.**

**At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit**

We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual with experience in a similar role to join our team as **Equipment Manage**r for our Brisbane Airport based catering facilities, on a permanent full-time basis.

**More about this role**:
Supporting the Unit's Business Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities and operations of the equipment sections. Including strategic planning and liaising with our third-party logistics provider.

**What are your responsibilities?**
- Lead projects to strive for efficiencies that can benefit the business.
- Ensure best practice is followed across all sections at all times.
- Set and monitor KPI’s for section lead hands or supervisors
- Solve day to day operational issues such as equipment shortages and ensure resolutions are achieved.
- Ensure that team members have access to all information from customer Airlines on service requirements & changes.
- Responsible for ensuring all flights are completed accurately in line with customer specification and completed at agreed Unit ready times.
- All equipment shortages are highlighted to internal stakeholders within the local agreed time frames.
- Responsible for ensuring the agreed Airline equipment par levels are held and maintained on site.
- Ensure weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports are prepared and submitted as required
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of and model dnata catering policies.
- Respond to any changes in the departmental function as dictated by the business.
- Anticipate potential problems; take appropriate actions to eliminate or manage impact.
- Give direction and provide leadership to Supervisors, Leading Hands & the team.
- Identify job development, training and or coaching requirements as necessary.
- Ensure all employee training records and licences are complete and kept up to date in line with Company policy and training standards.

**What do you need to be successful in securing this role?**
- Previous experience in an operational management role within the Airline, Warehousing and Distribution or 3PL industry would be considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing and mentoring various teams
- Be eligible to hold an ASIC Pass (Aviation Security Identification Card)
- Current Forklift License preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive salary.
- Free onsite parking, daily staff meals and uniforms provided.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
- Opportunities for Career development and progression.
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

**About Us**:
We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata - part of the Emirates Group - is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

**Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you**

Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as an Equipment Manager