Fleet Operations Lead — On-Site, Safe & On-Time Deliveries

Sky Chefs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Holiday

401(k) with Company Match

Free Meals & Parking

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

SkyChefs, a trusted partner to airlines and retailers, seeks a Fleet Operations Supervisor in Phoenix to lead drivers and logistics staff. You will ensure safe, on-time catering deliveries, route planning, and daily transportation coordination to align with flight schedules.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA), team development, and cost control while partnering with culinary and warehouse teams to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge.
• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, or ground operations experience with team leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and aviation-related regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics or fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of drivers, assistants, and ramp loaders to ensure timely, accurate, and safe delivery of catering products to aircraft.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily transportation activities, assigning routes and tasks to optimize efficiency and meet flight schedules.
• Oversee compliance with all DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and airport authority regulations; foster a strong culture of safety and accountability.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and end-of-shift reviews to align teams, communicate updates, and address challenges.
• Monitor labor hours, fleet utilization, and equipment usage to control costs and meet productivity targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational performance and reduce delays or waste.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including culinary, warehouse, and customer service to ensure seamless handoffs and service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Transportation & logistics

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge

Tools

TMS/Dispatch software

Job description

SkyChefs, a trusted partner to airlines and retailers, seeks a Fleet Operations Supervisor in Phoenix to lead drivers and logistics staff. You will ensure safe, on-time catering deliveries, route planning, and daily transportation coordination to align with flight schedules.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA), team development, and cost control while partnering with culinary and warehouse teams to deliver exceptional service.