Gate Gourmet
Transportation Supervisor
Salary Range: 60-65K
Location: 6701 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The position is responsible for supervising employees (drivers and driver assistants) that coordinate services between the kitchen and drivers and controls activities on the dock.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures related to Wash and Pack & Pick and Pack in the Dish-room and Equipment areas.
- Responsible for inventory control for all airline owned product
- Responsible for employee scheduling while following union contract guidelines
- Maintains accurate parameters of stock items details in logistics system
- Creates and maintains accurate purchase order in logistic system
- Maintains position relationship with suppliers at all time
- Works with and report supplier issue to procurement for resolution
- Responsible for shipments of out-of-date airline equipment in a timely manner
- Identifies stock out situations and suggest action plan to rectify
- Supervises employees on daily operations including:
- Conducts performance evaluations for employees providing specific and detailed feedback on their management and leadership skills and the attainment of their respective goals and objectives
- 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
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associates degree preferred.
Work Experience:
- 3+ years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred
- 2 years Supply Chain Management or Airline related experience
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- 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.
- Ability to train others required.
- Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
- Excellent time management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required.
- Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
- Ability to issue corrective action when necessary
- Ability to motivate and create a safe enjoyable environment for employees
- Ability to adapt positively to change and stressful situations.
Language / Communication Skills:
- Expresses 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/Chinese Mandarin/ Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus.
Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
- 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, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
- We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
- We communicate and keep each other informed
- We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
- We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
- We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
- We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
- We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better
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.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required
Experience:
- Supervising: 5 years (Required)
- Scheduling: 5 years (Required)
- Supply Chain & Logistics: 2 years (Required)
- Labor Relations: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
