PM Operations / Transportation Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on84-63, 170th Street, Queens, Queens County, New York, 11432, United States
About Us
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
About the Role
As an Operations/Transportation Manager, you will serve as a transportation-savvy leader ensuring the control, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all transportation activities within our Customer Service Centers (CSC). This role is critical to supporting the achievement of CSC budgets and maintaining the high standards of excellence that define LSG Sky Chefs.
You will have primary oversight over all afternoon and overnight shift operations, leading daily ground transportation and dispatch to ensure accurate and timely aircraft meal delivery. This position requires a leader who can effectively manage up, providing concise recaps to senior leadership on operational performance, key challenges, and potential risks. You will guide, motivate, and develop your team of drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to meet on-time performance and safety standards, ensuring they execute operational tasks effectively rather than performing them personally.
Equal Opportunity
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
84-63, 170th Street, Queens, Queens County, New York, 11432, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead daily ground transportation and dispatch operations to ensure timely aircraft meal delivery
- check_circleManage and train drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to meet on-time performance and safety standards
- check_circleAnalyze logistics performance data and implement process improvements to enhance service reliability
- check_circleOversee fleet maintenance, scheduling, and route optimization using logistics software
- check_circleCollaborate with airline partners and tower control staff to ensure efficient flight catering operations
- check_circleRepresent the transportation department in leadership briefings, audits, and customer meetings
- check_circleProactively identify, escalate, and resolve operational issues in a timely manner
- check_circleEnsure compliance with airport security protocols and federal regulations including FAA, DOT, and OSHA
Requirements
- verified5+ Years of Aviation and/or supply chain management experience
- verifiedStrong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA regulations
- verifiedStrong knowledge of GMP and HACCP guidelines
- verifiedExperience with manpower planning and scheduling tools (e.g., VPS)
- verifiedGood knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
Nice to Have
Experience with Groundstar
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In this PM Operations / Transportation Manager at LSG Sky Chefs role, you will lead daily ground transportation and dispatch operations to ensure timely aircraft meal delivery; manage and train drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to meet on-time performance and safety standards; analyze logistics performance data and implement process improvements to enhance service reliability; and oversee fleet maintenance, scheduling, and route optimization using logistics software.
What are the requirements for this PM Operations / Transportation Manager role?expand_more
LSG Sky Chefs is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5+ Years of Aviation and/or supply chain management experience; Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA regulations; Strong knowledge of GMP and HACCP guidelines; Experience with manpower planning and scheduling tools (e.g., VPS); and Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Where is the PM Operations / Transportation Manager role at LSG Sky Chefs located?expand_more
PM Operations / Transportation Manager at LSG Sky Chefs is based in 84-63, 170th Street, Queens, Queens County, New York, 11432, United States. This is a on-site role.
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LSG Sky Chefs has listed this PM Operations / Transportation Manager role as on-site.
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PM Operations / Transportation Manager at LSG Sky Chefs typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for PM Operations / Transportation Manager at LSG Sky Chefs include VPS; Groundstar; Microsoft Office; Windows; Osha; Fda; Usda; and Epa.
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PM Operations / Transportation Manager at LSG Sky Chefs is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.