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, US   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   Employee Discounts   Weekly pay for union employees   Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles   Main Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading daily activities to ensure the achievement of labor targets, manpower allocation and space utilization Responsible for Transportation routing, coordinating flight delivery assignments, and ensuring Kitchen departure times are being met In partnership with the Transportation Management and General Manager, prepares and plans against monthly projections Effectively interfaces and coordinates between customers and employees Ensures that all Corporate, customer, Federal, State and local policies and procedures are followed Responsible for fleet maintenance and ensures compliance to all company, DOT, or associated regulations Actively promotes special projects and other duties as assigned by the General Manager Supervises 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 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:  Bachelor’s Degree or four years equivalent work experience in a senior manager level required Work 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 operation Experience in Food Service a plus Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Ability to forecast future needs to coincide with the badge and customs requirements Good planning and scheduling skills to meet budgetary needs MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Language / Communication Skills:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Hub Unit (gross revenues of $50M+ and direct and indirect headcount of 500+ employees.) Type of Employment: Full Time Travel %: up to 10% Exemption Classification: United States only – Exempt Internal Relationships: all internal department External Relationships: customers, suppliers Work 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 environment Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) N/A Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title):  GM, Ops, Hub or BU Leader Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):   N/A Number of Direct Reports: 1-5 Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0 Estimated Total Size of Team: 100+ gategroup 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, Passion, Responsibility  and  Respect . To demonstrate these  Values, we expect to  observe  the following from everyone:    Excellence   We 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.  Passion   Hospitality, 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