Transportation Manager - Airline Catering

SkyChefs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LSG Sky Chefs group in Baltimore is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the on-site transportation and dispatch operations for airline catering. You will train and supervise drivers and support staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements in cost, safety, and service quality.

You will collaborate with airline partners and internal teams to optimize routes, maintain fleet schedules, and ensure timely meal delivery across CSCs, while meeting budget targets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Aviation and/or supply chain management experience is required.
• Experience with manpower planning and scheduling tool (e.g. VPS).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA regulations and GMP/HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transportation and dispatch operations for on-time meal delivery.
• Train and manage drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to meet OTP and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with airport security and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze logistics data and implement process improvements to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with airline partners and internal teams for efficient operations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, scheduling and route optimization using logistics software.

Skills

Leadership / team management

Budget management

Staff training

Manpower planning

Scheduling tool VPS

Staffing models & headcount planning

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA, FDA, USDA,

Tools

Groundstar

MS Office

Job description

Job Title:Transportation Manager - Airline Catering
Job Location:Baltimore-USA-21240
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$76,000.00 - 92,000.00

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

This transportation saavy leader ensures control, maintenance and continuous improvement of all activities in transportation according to customer policies and requirements, within Customer Service Centers (CSC) and in accordance with the corporate team. Responsible for supporting the achievement of the CSC budgets as agreed by the GM of the CSC.

Main Accountabilities

As aTransportationManager, you’ll:

• Lead daily ground transportation and dispatch operations ensuring accurate and timely aircraft meal delivery.
• Manage and train drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to meet on-time performance (OTP) and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with airport security protocols, FAA, DOT, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and HACCP guidelines.
• Analyze logistics performance data and implement process improvements to enhance service reliability and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with airline partners, tower control staff, and internal teams to ensure efficient flight catering operations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, scheduling, and route optimization using logistics software.
• Represent the transportation department in leadership briefings, audits, and customer meetings.
• Lead with Purpose: Guide, motivate, and develop your team to consistently meet and exceed performance goals.
• Proactively identify, elevate, solve operational issues in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage up by providing concise, timely recaps to senior leadership on operational performance, key challenges, corrective actions, and potential risks.
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve budget.
• Lead through oversight and accountability, ensuring managers and supervisors execute operational tasks effectively rather than performing all tasks personally.
• Experience in managing a manpower planning and scheduling tool (i.e. VPS).
• Solid understanding of shift bids, staffing models, headcount planning, and productivity metrics.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), FDA, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP guideline.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations.
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application.
• 5+ Years of Aviation and/or supply chain management experience is required.
• Experience with Groundstar a plus.

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmitive Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.