Transportation Operations Leader - Onsite Minneapolis

LSG Sky Chefs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Minneapolis near the airport is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead all transportation and fleet operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of meals and cargo while delivering outstanding service.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of leadership in high‑volume operations, and a proven ability to coach frontline leaders, optimize networks, and manage fleet resources to drive safety, quality, and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent leadership experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience in high-volume operational environments.
• Experience leading large teams, including indirect oversight of 100+ hourly employees.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable for performance and results.
• Strong understanding of labor management, scheduling, and productivity improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering deliveries to aircraft by coordinating high‑lift trucks, transport vehicles, and support equipment to ensure accurate and timely meal deliveries to outbound flights.
• Drive on‑time performance and schedule compliance by ensuring catering services are delivered within turnaround times and deadlines.
• Coordinate with airline and airport operations teams, including flight crews and ramp personnel, to support seamless flight departures.
• Manage last‑minute operational changes such as flight delays, gate reassignments, aircraft swaps, and special meal requests.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance by ensuring drivers, vehicles, and operations adhere to security protocols and food safety standards.
• Oversee fleet and equipment management, monitoring condition and availability of catering trucks and support vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Crew management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

SkyChefs in Minneapolis near the airport is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead all transportation and fleet operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of meals and cargo while delivering outstanding service.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of leadership in high‑volume operations, and a proven ability to coach frontline leaders, optimize networks, and manage fleet resources to drive safety, quality, and cost improvements.