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Transportation Manager SkyChefs

76K–95K
Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

SkyChefs seeks a Transportation Manager to lead transportation operations supporting United Airlines. This role drives efficiency and reliability across a fast‑moving team near O`Hare International Airport. The position offers comprehensive benefits and immediate start.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Lead daily transportation operations supporting United Airlines on‑time performance
  • 2Manage transportation department of transportation supervisors drivers and driver assistants
  • 3Strategically plan and manage ramp operation regarding daily hours schedules productivity quality and safety
  • 4Ensure compliance of all ramp safety standard operating procedures as defined by the company Circle as Safety
  • 5Maintain on‑time and accurate delivery utilizing best operational logistics model for transporting food and equipment to flights
  • 6Coordinate transportation routing and ensure CSC departure times are met
  • 7Comply with customer specifications quality standards Food and Drug Administration HACCP safety health environmental regulations
  • 8Investigate customer quality issues develop and implement corrective actions
  • 9Develop and implement proactive relationships with internal and external customers
  • 10Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience 3–5 years of operations or transportation management
  • 11Ability to lead train and motivate drivers dispatchers and support staff to achieve performance goals

Requirements7

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 25+ years experience with data tools
  • 33–5 years of operations or transportation management experience
  • 4Proficiency in Excel Word and logistics software for reporting and planning
  • 5Understanding of FAA DOT FDA USDA OSHA EPA and HACCP guidelines
  • 6Strong presentation communication training and interpersonal skills
  • 7Proven success in improving work processes and leading change in a complex fast environment

Salary Insight

$76 - $95k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

ExcelWordlogistics softwareVariable Production Systemsbudget managementdata‑driven decision makingFAA regulations knowledgeDOT regulations knowledgeFDA regulations knowledgeUSDA regulations knowledgeOSHA regulations knowledgeEPA regulations knowledge
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