Transportation Supervisor - Dock

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

We are growing our Chicago transportation operation and looking for motivated Transportation Supervisors to join our leadership team near the O’Hare International Airport. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a 24/7 operation that supports the airline industry, where safety, teamwork, and reliability matter every day. If you enjoy leading people, solving operational challenges, and keeping things moving on tight timelines, this role offers both impact and growth.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed and that all delivery times are being met timely
• Accountable for coordinating drivers, routes, and schedules to support on-time departures while maintaining full compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards
• Schedule and control staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets
• Ensure compliance with all government regulatory agencies standards (example: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc.)
• Document and follow up on all department processes in order to implement improvements
• Maintain on-time and accurate production and/or catering of all flights
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety regulations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision – starts Day 1
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement – support for professional development
• Free Parking & Daily Meals