Operations Supervisor- Transportation
About The Position
SkyChefs is hiring a Transportation Supervisor to lead a team of more than 20 transportation team members at its Dallas operation near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The supervisor oversees daily transportation operations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive airline environment and coordinates drivers, routes, and schedules to support on-time departures and reliable service. This is a hands-on leadership role that involves engaging with frontline teams, monitoring performance and safety, and resolving real-time operational challenges. The operation runs 24/7, and the company is hiring for evening and overnight shifts. The supervisor is responsible for organizing, staffing, and directing the area of responsibility; meeting delivery times; managing labor productivity and overtime; and ensuring compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and operational standards. The role also involves developing staff, documenting processes and improvements, and supporting company initiatives in quality, food safety, lean manufacturing, employee safety, and production systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in transportation or logistics supervision.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety standards.
- Experience with routing software and transportation management systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to operational needs.
- CDL license or experience managing CDL drivers.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles.
Responsibilities
- Organize, staff, and direct the area of responsibility to ensure delivery times are met.
- Conduct daily work group meetings.
- Schedule and control staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulatory standards, including FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and HACCP requirements.
- Document and follow up on department processes to implement improvements.
- Ensure on-time and accurate production and/or catering of all flights.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Guide, motivate, and develop staff within Human Resources policies.
- Put the company's values and management principles into practice in the department.
- Manage productivity hours and costs, and initiate corrective actions when results deviate from targets.
- Participate in and support company initiatives such as Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety, and Production systems.
- Coordinate drivers, routes, and schedules to support on-time departures and reliable service.
- Monitor operational performance and safety, engage with frontline employees, and resolve real-time operational challenges.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
- Free parking and daily meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
