Supervisor - Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:59 AM

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.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

Key Responsibilities as a Transportation Supervisor at dnata Catering, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and timely transportation of meals and supplies to various airline clients. With a focus on logistics and coordination, you will ensure that our products are delivered to the correct destinations, adhering to strict schedules and safety regulations. Your role will involve managing a team of CDL drivers and driver helpers and ect.,

monitoring vehicle maintenance, and optimizing delivery routes for maximum efficiency. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional catering services to airlines around the world!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage transportation movements between the facility and airfield according to requirements of the customer and operational needs.
• Ensure all catering is transported with adherence to all SOPs, safety guidelines and internal quality assurance programs.
• Manage a small group of dispatchers who are responsible for coordinating the movements of all trucks, checking, verifying, and advising of latest timings, delays and special operations notices.
• Maintain a fleet of catering trucks and vehicles for performance, appearance, and operational readiness.
• Manage the scheduling of drivers and dispatchers, ensuring correct coverage throughout a week including days off, minimum rest periods.
• Implement and maintain robust safety audit program, providing root cause analysis and corrective action plans for identified failures.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED Required with 2 years related experience and/or training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDL License Class A or B preferred, but not required.
• Airport Experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to passport authority (local/ State) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection background check and obtain .
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to work closely with customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather (windy, rain, snow, excessive heat).
• Ensure compliance with IMIS, IIP, GTF, and all dnata hub reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with catering truck operations (CTO), Airside Safety (AO) equipment guidance (EQ) training manuals and checklist (OJT) to support the Global Training Framework (GTF).
• Ensure compliance with fleet maintenance record keeping and updating of service intervals in management database.

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…