Airline Catering Transportation Lead - On-Site

LSG Sky Chefs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Baltimore is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and dispatchers in a fast-paced airline catering operation. You will plan dispatches, monitor on-time performance, and ensure safety and compliance with DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, HACCP, and TSA requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, coordination with production and maintenance, and daily shift briefs to optimize labor and route efficiency. Shift work, early mornings, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience in transportation/logistics or airline catering preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills under time pressure
• Familiarity with OSHA, HACCP, FDA/USDA and DOT/FMCSA compliance rules

Responsibilities

• Organize and staff the department to meet flight service and delivery timelines across all shifts
• Lead daily shift briefings and ensure clear handoffs
• Dispatch and route planning; respond to real-time changes and delays
• Monitor and ensure safety compliance and regulatory standards; conduct root-cause analyses when needed
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve exceptions and maintain service levels

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge preferred

Tools

Dispatch/TMS systems

Handhelds/Scanners

Digital logs

Microsoft Office

Job description

SkyChefs in Baltimore is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead a team of drivers and dispatchers in a fast-paced airline catering operation. You will plan dispatches, monitor on-time performance, and ensure safety and compliance with DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, HACCP, and TSA requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, coordination with production and maintenance, and daily shift briefs to optimize labor and route efficiency. Shift work, early mornings, weekends, and holidays are expected.