Fleet Operations Lead: Safe, On-Time Deliveries

Sky Chefs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

SkyChefs in Portland, OR is seeking a proactive Fleet Operations Supervisor to lead drivers and logistics staff, ensuring safe, on-time catering deliveries to airline partners.

You will plan routes, schedule daily transportation, monitor compliance with DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA and airport regulations, and drive continuous improvements in safety and efficiency while mentoring frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge.
• 3+ years in transportation, logistics, or ground operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and aviation regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fleet-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of drivers, assistants, and ramp loaders to ensure timely, 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

Routing & scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Fleet management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

TMS

Dispatch software

Job description

SkyChefs in Portland, OR is seeking a proactive Fleet Operations Supervisor to lead drivers and logistics staff, ensuring safe, on-time catering deliveries to airline partners.

You will plan routes, schedule daily transportation, monitor compliance with DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA and airport regulations, and drive continuous improvements in safety and efficiency while mentoring frontline teams.