Transportation Supervisor

gategroup; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary accident and hospital plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Free hot meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for our flight kitchen operations at Miami International Airport. You will supervise drivers and assistants, coordinate daily flight assignments, and ensure timely dock departures while upholding safety and compliance with airline and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency and quality in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer someone with a college degree.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and driver assistants and assign daily flights.
• Coordinate team assignments to flights and monitor dock departures.
• Ensure safety procedures, badging requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Verify aircraft catering alignments with airline diagrams and service requirements.
• Coordinate with management to improve unit performance and handle late flights or equipment changes.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and security of galleys and transport vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Time management

Communication

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a Transportation Supervisor to join our flight kitchen operations team located at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. Reporting directly to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervising employees (drivers and driver assistants) that coordinate services between the kitchen and drivers and controls activities on the dock.

Annual Salary Range

• $50-60,000/year
• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures quality production standards are maintained for all accounts.
• Responsible for obtaining control sheets and making assignments for team drivers to flights daily.
• Checks dock area to ensure that employees have required equipment and that trucks leave according to scheduled dock departure.
• Checks that all teams are catering correct aircraft and flights.
• Ensures that all employees are in compliance with safety procedures and Airport Transport Authority badging requirements.
• Works with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
• Assists teams with late flights and equipment changes.
• Responsible for getting information from airlines on service requirements and updates.
• Maintains contact with Operations Manager, meal planer and leads during operation.
• Conducts regular checks of the kitchen to ensure no equipment was left behind after flights leave the kitchen.
• Responsible for security and proper transportation of galleys and maintaining cleanliness of vehicles.
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures specifications, airline diagrams, and other standards are accurate according to the airline specifications.
• Ensures that all products are coded according to Gate Gourmet procedures.
• Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery and fleet according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner.
• Maintains Company policies and procedures as well as specification books for airline customers.
• Maintains all financial goals related to material, productivity, overtime, and labor goals.
• Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor) as required.
• Responsible for supervising drivers and driver assistants.
• Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions.
• Manages workflow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.
• Manages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.
• Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.).
• In conjunction with department leaders, determines number of employees needed by shift.
• Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.
• Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
• Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees.
• Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover.
• Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.
• Reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority.
• Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer someone with a college degree.

Work Experience

• Must have more than two years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred.
• Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus.

Job Skills

• Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ hourly employees.
• Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required
• Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change.
• Must have the ability to train others.
• Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
• Must have an excellent time management skills.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
• Must have basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required.
• ServSafe Certified preferred

Certification, Licenses and Registration

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have the ability to pass a DMV verification process.
• Must have clean driving record that does not contain moving violations, accidents.
• Must have the ability to obtain Airport Transport badge.
• Must have the ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge.
• CDL driver's license is a plus.

Communication Skills

• Must be able to express oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Travel

• This position has travel of up to 10% of the time.

Environmental Requirements of the Position

• Normal work environment

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: USA

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Position

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
• We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Respect

• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
• We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

Application Closure Statement

To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 09/16/2026.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.