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Transportation Manager

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Gate Gourmet

San Diego, CA (In Person)

$90,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

Transportation Manager Gate Gourmet
  • 3.3 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000
  • $95,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Commuter assistance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Outdoor work Operational management Efficiency improvement High school diploma or GED Computer skills Delegation Full Job Description We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.
The position is responsible for maintaining production standards to meet customer's requirements, which duties include scheduling, communication, productivity, labor controls and efficiency standards. Must ensure quality and customer service is maintained at the highest level on a daily basis.
Annual Hiring Range:
$ 85,000
  • 95,000 Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Coordinates services between the kitchen and drivers, while controlling activities on the receiving dock Creates assignments for team drivers and assignments to flights Checks dock area to ensure employees have all required equipment and that trucks leave according to schedule dock departure Creates labor forecasts Ensures all teams are catering correct aircraft and flights Ensures employees are in compliance with safety procedures Assists teams with late flights and equipment changes Responsible for getting information from other airlines for service Maintains radio contact with superintendent, meal planner and leads during operation.
Education :
High School degree or GED Some college preferred.
Work Experience :
Must have 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience Experience with scheduling and forecasting labor preferred In-flight catering experience or experience in a high-volume food service industry highly desirable Must have strong and effective leadership skills and have successfully managed a staff of 20-30 Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus.
Job Skills :
Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing priority Candidate should be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance Basic computer skills required Possess strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership.
Communication Skills :
Bi-lingual a plus
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations :
Valid Drivers License Travel :
Up to 10%
Environmental Requirements :
Regularly stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hour In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise Ability to lift, push, pull or maneuver 50-75 lbs Ability to work outdoors 75-80% of the time Ability to work at heights at or above 50 feet. Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the
Position :
Thinking
  • Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills Engaging
  • understanding others, team leadership, developing people Inspiring
  • influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively Achieving
  • delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus 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. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Keywords:
Transportation Manager, fleet management, logistics manager, Transportation Supervisor, Transportation, Fleet Manager, Operations Manager, Airport Operations Manager We anticipate that this job will close on: 06/19/2026 If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!