Director of Transportation, Hub

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.This role is to provide leadership and tactical (strategic) direction for the Transportation department, within the Gate Gourmet Hub operations.The position is responsible for the total functioning of the Transportation Department to include providing quality process leadership. In tandem with the Transportation Operations Management, oversees all aspects of the day to day operation of the Exterior to include employee relations, training, safety and discipline.Annual Hiring Range:$129,375.00 /Per Year Benefits, USPaid time off401k, with company matchCompany sponsored life insuranceMedical, dental, vision plansVoluntary short-term/long-term disability insuranceVoluntary life, accident, and hospital plansEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsWeekly pay for union employeesFree hot healthy meals for unit operations rolesMain Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for leading daily activities to ensure the achievement of labor targets, manpower allocation and space utilizationResponsible for Transportation routing, coordinating flight delivery assignments, and ensuring Kitchen departure times are being metIn partnership with the Transportation Management and General Manager, prepares and plans against monthly projectionsEffectively interfaces and coordinates between customers and employeesEnsures that all Corporate, customer, Federal, State and local policies and procedures are followedResponsible for fleet maintenance and ensures compliance to all company, DOT, or associated regulationsActively promotes special projects and other duties as assigned by the General ManagerSupervises and supports lower level managers/supervisors 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 objectivesEnsures 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 trainingQualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree or four years equivalent work experience in a senior manager level requiredWork Experience: Minimum 10 years management experience in Airline Catering and/or fleet management and logistics as it relates to running a complex multi-tier Transportation Department Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)Experience working in a warehouse and/or production operationExperience in Food Service a plusWorking Knowledge of Lean ManufacturingAbility to forecast future needs to coincide with the badge and customs requirementsGood planning and scheduling skills to meet budgetary needsMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InternetLanguage / Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsJob DimensionsGeographic Responsibility: Hub Unit (gross revenues of $50M+ and direct and indirect headcount of 500+ employees.)Type of Employment: Full TimeTravel %: up to 10%Exemption Classification: United States only – ExemptInternal Relationships: all internal departmentExternal Relationships: customers, suppliersWork Environment / Requirements of the Job:Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.In a normal production facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise.Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical.Able to work in deadline driven environmentBudget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/AOrganization StructureDirect Line Manager (Title): GM, Ops, Hub or BU LeaderDotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/ANumber of Direct Reports: 1-5Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0Estimated Total Size of Team: 100+gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skillsEngaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing PeopleInspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectivelyAchieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the PositionEmployees at gategroup are expected to live our Values ofExcellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:ExcellenceWe put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. PassionHospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. ResponsibilityWe care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. RespectEvery job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup. 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: anticipate that this job will close on:09/20/2026For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!SummaryLocation: Schiller Park, IL, USAType: Full time