Job Title: Fleet Operations Manager-Transportation- 2 openings
Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 91,500.00 per year
About us
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025 we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
Position Summary
Our operation is expanding fast—and we’re hiring two Operations Managers for Transportation to help lead the next chapter of our success. In this critical leadership role, you’ll take charge of a fast‑moving transportation team that keeps our airline partners running on time and supported with excellence. You’ll oversee daily operations, safety performance, routing, compliance, and employee development while partnering closely with our broader Operations Management Team to drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement. If you’re energized by leading high‑impact teams, optimizing complex logistics, and delivering exceptional service in a time‑sensitive environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference and grow with a thriving organization. Reports to Director of Transportation.
Location: onsite at our operations center located near O'Hare International Airport
Schedule: We service the airline industry and operate 24/7. We are hiring for evening and overnight shifts.
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits package, no waiting period. Starts Day 1.
Perks
• Career Growth: We invest in your professional development and offer clear pathways for advancement.
• Competitive Salary + 401(k) Match – Secure your financial future
• Day 1 Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your professional development
• Exciting Perks: Free meals, free parking, and the opportunity to be part of an industry leader that’s setting new standards in airline hospitality.
• A Winning Culture: Collaborate with top-tier professionals and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Perks – Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily transportation operations supporting United Airlines on‑time performance
- Manages transportation department of transportation supervisors, drivers, and driver assistants
- Strategically plan, organize, and manage the ramp operation with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety.
- Ensure compliance of all ramp safety standard operating procedures as defined by the company (i.e. “Circle as Safety”)
- Ensure on-time and accurate delivery utilizing best operational logistics model in the transportation of food and equipment to flights
- Manages Transportation routing, coordinating flight delivery assignments, and ensuring CSC departure times are being met
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), safety, health, environmental and other regulations
- Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions
- Maintain an ongoing, positive and pro-active relationship with all internal and external customers
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of operations or transportation management experience
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate drivers, dispatchers, and support staff to achieve performance goals.
- Analytical, data‑driven decision maker
- Proven success in fast‑paced, time‑critical operations
- Skilled in managing budgets, analyzing cost variances, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Understanding of FAA, DOT, FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, and HACCP guidelines.
- Proficient skills in Excel, Word, and logistics software for reporting and planning.
- Experience in using and managing Variable Production Systems and schedules
- Strong presentation, communication, training and interpersonal skills
- Proven success in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast environment
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
