Transportation Coordinator

Skychefs; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,730 - 38,071; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Des Plaines is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support the Operations team in quality, safety, and security compliance. This role emphasizes monitoring, audits, and document coordination to uphold company standards across all three areas.

The position requires experience in food safety or quality compliance, an associate degree or related certification, and strong analytical and communication skills for effective collaboration across levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a compliance, record-keeping role related to Food Safety/Quality/Security and/or Safety is required.
• Food Safety/Food Science experience is a plus.
• Associates Degree or Certification in a compliance related area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit Quality, Security, and Safety compliance per company standards.
• Coordinate documentation and audits; ensure proper record-keeping across the three key areas.
• Collaborate with Operations to communicate deficiencies and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Associate Degree

Certification in compliance

Job description

Career Opportunities: Transportation Coordinator (8134)

Requisition ID8134-Posted07/29/2026-Des Plaines-Operations-IL-LSG Sky Chefs

Job Title:Transportation Coordinator
Job Location:Des Plaines-USA-60016
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$23.52 - 23.52 per hour

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

To support the Operations team in the areas of Quality, Safety and Security compliance. Collaborate in the design and development of monitoring and quality control, security and safety measures conduct audits and ensure coordination of documentation in these critical areas of field operations.

Main Accountabilities

Safety-Security-Quality Compliance
Support and ensure the administration and compliance for LSG Sky Chefs protocols encompassing all Quality, Security, and Safety initiatives.
Participate in training to maintain current requirements as established by the OVC team in each of the three key compliance arenas
Assist in auditing company standards within the facilities and appropriately record results.
Work collaboratively with Operations Management to communicate deficiencies and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
Maintain all documentation required in the three Key Areas of Compliance based on prescribed Company Standards.
Proactively support other departments and functions as the Subject Matter Expert

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Previous Experience in a compliance, record keeping role related to Food Safety/Quality/Security and/or Safety Required
Food Safety/Food Science experience a plus
Associates Degree or Certification in a compliance related area
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills exhibiting excellent attention to detail
Strong Excel skills, ability to become proficient in support software platforms
Strong skills and passion to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Team-oriented individual

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