Transportation Supervisor

Overview

We recruit the best talent and invest in their ongoing development, through training and mentoring. We provide opportunities to work across our national network. dnata catering U.S. is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to join our Houston, TX  team supporting the George Bush International Airport. Key Responsibilities: Manages all transportation department personnel to ensure flights are serviced/catered- meeting customer requirements and preventing aircraft departure delays. Attentive to last minute changes required by customer. This position will also focus on unit safety.

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

You Will

• Communicate with customers, shifts, and all internal departments to ensure the above level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Schedule vehicles/personnel for optimum utilization: control of manpower
• hours & overtime/truck rotations/scheduling preventive maintenance/vehicle washing. Maintains optimum relationship with maintenance department.
• Maintain daily controls to reduce vehicle damage and vehicle fines.
• Produce required shift reports /documentation/driver logs/investigation & documentation vehicle damage.
• Check flow, arrival and departure flights.
• Communicate all related matters to personnel with daily debriefings.
• Check with dispatch for arrivals of flights.
• Check for driver’s location, off and on the plane and record arrival and departure times.
• Must attend all company provided supervision/management training.
• Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata catering sanitation and proper food handling policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all transportation related operations.
• Works in safe manner to prevent accidents to self and coworkers.
• Stresses safe working procedures to all employees daily.
• Immediately investigates, documents, and reports all on the job accidents following company safety procedures.
• Provide Ramp safety and A1 audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation DOE - Paid Weekly - Exempt Position

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time Off
• Vision insurance
• Two years Operation management experience.
• CDL license a plus.
• Demonstrated aviation industry experience or knowledge.
• Ability to travel to the Port Authority's airports

You Have

• Favorable results for a Criminal History Records Check to obtain and/or maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access and successful completion of a SIDA test.
• Knowledge of HACCP and FDA guidelines
• Demonstrated experience in decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• High level of integrity and dependability with ability to think on both a strategic and tactical level to develop long-term achievable plans.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think outside of the box to find quick resolutions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, outlook)

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits.  Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold/heat (weather), heights and loud noise (earplugs must be worn while on the Ramp)

Diversity Matters

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata.