Transportation Manager
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Sky Chefs Inc. is currently interviewing Transportation Manager right now, this position will be placed in Washington. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Role Purpose Statement: Job incumbent ensures control, maintenance and continuous improvement of all activities in transportation according to customer policies and requirements, with! in Customer Service Centers (CSC) and in accordance with the corporate team. Responsible for supporting the achievement of the CSC budgets as agreed by the GM of the CSC.
Managing Business
Implement department short -term operation plan in coordination with other relevant interfaces. Ensure efficient and timely corrective actions in case of significant deviations
Oversee the department economic and operating performance. Ensure that the department is managed and controlled efficiently in line with the company’s framework and market requirements.
Support and implement the principles of Lean manufacturing
Provide data for the development of an annual business plan and budgeting for department
Ensure optimal deployment of human, technical and material resources in the department
Ensure that department work methods are in line with the company’s standards and customer contracts
Responsible for department costs to budget through effe! ctive manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
Imp! lement and sustain the LSG Production System in areas of operation
Ensure par levels of customer inventory and customer specific goods to provide required service
Maintain an ongoing, positive and pro-active relationship with all internal and external customers
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), safety, health, environmental and other regulations
Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions
Participate in the daily operations briefing
Transportation
Strategically plan, organize, and manage the ramp operation with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety.
Ensure compliance of all ramp safety standard operating procedures as defined by the company (i.e. “Circle as Safetyâ€)
Ensure on-time and accurate delivery utilizing best operational logistics mod! el in the transportation of food and equipment to flights
Ensure a well maintained fleet is in place
Develop and maintain working relationship with local airline operation personnel
Spend 20% of direct management time on the airport ramp
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
In addition, five to seven years directly related operational experience required
Strong presentation, communication, training and interpersonal skills
Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and success in implementation of redesigned processes
Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve budget
Experience in managing a manpower planning and scheduling tool (i.e. VPS)
Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), FDA, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Pra! ctice (GMP) and HACCP guideline
Excellent analytical and conceptual! skills
Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations
Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application
Required Experience
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Sky Chefs Inc..
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This position starts available on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:10:07 GMT