MLC - Assistant KRT Manager - Flex

Newrest; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parking

Free lunch

Health insurance for you and family

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation assistance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

Newrest MLC is seeking an Assistant KRT Manager to lead and support a transportation team at the airport hub. You will oversee drivers, coordinate logistics, and continuously improve routing, safety, and service quality for on-time catering deliveries.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in operations/logistics and 5–10 years in related fields with strong leadership and communication skills to drive performance in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, logistics, business management, or related field.
• 5-10 years experience in inflight catering, airport hub environment, logistics, or food industry managing 100+ non-exempt employees.
• Strong leadership experience in start-up or turnaround environments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all department employees including dispatchers, drivers, and admin staff.
• Motivate team members and recognize performance to maintain high energy and standards.
• Ensure adherence to all policies and client requirements.
• Communicate effectively with crew members and hold them accountable for expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pressure management

Lean manufacturing

HACCP awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations/logistics/business management

Job description

Are you tired of a mundane job and ready for a dynamic leadership role in transportation? If so, consider stepping into our company's exciting shoes as an Assistant KRT Manager. As an assistant manager at Newrest MLC, A global leader in In-flight Catering, you won't just oversee transportation operations - you'll be supporting the transportation manager in leading a team of dedicated drivers, ensuring flights are catered on time, and injecting your unique ideas and support into the role. You'll need to assist in coordinating logistics, optimizing routes, and, most importantly, keeping the energy levels high to motivate the team. On top of that, you'll have the chance to contribute to our company's commitment to providing reliable and exceptional In-Flight services with your own personal flair. Join our team and become the driving force behind our continued success!

Please note that we are a secure facility located in Concourse B of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and you must obtain special clearance before starting. The process may take up to 6 weeks. Your recruiter will discuss it more with you in the interview.

Benefits offered

• Paid Parking
• Free lunch every day
• Paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave Award
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Career progression

At Newrest MLC, we're not just offering a job-we're offering a career. We believe in promoting from within and are committed to helping you grow and succeed. As an Assistant Transportation Manager, your career path could lead to roles such as Transportation Manager and Operations Manager. We're here to support you every step of the way, and we're excited to see where your career with us will take you.

Required Responsibilities

Supervisory and Management

• Supervise and manage all employees in all department areas, including dispatchers, drivers, helpers, supervisors, admin staff, and general workers.
• Motivate and inspire team members to perform above expectations through proper recognition methods and programs.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed per Newrest MLC and client’s requirements
• Communicate effectively with all crew members and team members
• Hold team members accountable for all expectations
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Operations/Logistics

• Ensure compliance with all government regulatory agencies' standards (for example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc.).
• Investigate and complete incidents/accidents documentation
• Observe service operations, ensure all ramp safety, AOA safety, security rules, and regulations are followed, and report any violations
• Provide solutions to problems that occur during the transportation, unloading, offloading, or any other process
• Enforce safety processes and legal requirements for transportation and other processes
• Organize regular audits on the runway and set up corrective action plans as appropriate
• Perform maintenance on the fleets and follow up to ensure proper safety maintenance
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Quality and Safety

• Ensure that all processes conform to the customer and Newrest MLC specifications
• Comply at all times with good hygiene and manufacturing practices (e.g., hazard analysis and critical control points [HACCP], FIFO)
• Carry out cleaning, washing, and sanitation of premises following cleaning plan.
• Investigate and complete incidents/accidents documentation.
• Enforce safety processes and legal requirements for transportation and other processes.
• Organize regular audits on the runway and set up corrective action plans as appropriate.
• Perform maintenance on the fleets and follow up to ensure proper safety maintenance.
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Administrative Task

• Interview and determine the individuals to join your department
• Approve time off requests and other leaves of absence
• Perform performance reviews for all department team members
• Approve all timecards and resolve timecard discrepancies
• Mentor and coach team members and provide corrective actions as required
• Regular and timely attendance is expected for the position.
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Education/Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in operations, logistics, business management, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5-10 years experience in inflight catering, an airport hub environment, manufacturing, logistics, or the food industry managing 100+ non-exempt level employees.
• Strong leadership experience with experience in start-up or turnaround environments
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with non-exempt employees at upper management levels.
• Strong understanding of logistics and fleet procedures
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and operational processes
• Good knowledge of HACCP & food safety standards
• Aptitude in showing self-initiative and follow-through
• Detail-oriented and ability to see high picture

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential responsibilities of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee also often lifts, pushes, and moves up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly works outdoors, and the environment's temperature may fluctuate drastically from very cold to hot temperatures. The noise level may range from moderate to very loud. The employee will also walk on high heights and uneven surfaces above ground near vehicles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.