Transportation & Dock Operations Supervisor

Gate Gourmet; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Weekly pay for union employees

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in the USA seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee drivers and driver assistants, coordinating between kitchen operations and the dock. You will manage schedules, ensure safety compliance and timely departures, and supervise up to 80 team members across shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, training, reporting, and liaising with HR and management. Strong leadership, communication, and ServSafe knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in high-volume food/production or catering environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and time-management skills with ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and driver assistants and assign daily tasks.
• Coordinate services between kitchen and drivers and ensure on-time departures.
• Ensure safety procedures, equipment readiness and compliance with airline/day-of-service requirements.
• Maintain quality standards, conduct performance evaluations, and prepare reports for HR and management.
• Liaise with HR and other support functions; manage manpower planning and training.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Gate Gourmet in the USA seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee drivers and driver assistants, coordinating between kitchen operations and the dock. You will manage schedules, ensure safety compliance and timely departures, and supervise up to 80 team members across shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, training, reporting, and liaising with HR and management. Strong leadership, communication, and ServSafe knowledge are essential for success in this role.