Coordinates services between the kitchen and drivers, while controlling activities on the receiving dock. Creates assignments for team drivers and assignments to flights. Checks dock area to ensure employees have all required equipment and that trucks leave according to schedule dock departure. Creates labor forecasts. Ensures all teams are catering correct aircraft and flights. Ensures employees are in compliance with safety procedures. Assists teams with late flights and equipment changes. Responsible for getting information from other airlines for service. Maintains radio contact with superintendent, meal planner and leads during operation. 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:High School degree or GED - Some college preferred. Work Experience: At least 5 years of supervisory/management experience working in a high volume, manufacturing environment is required. Experience with scheduling and forecasting labor preferred. In-flight catering experience or experience in a high-volume food service industry highly desirable. Must have strong and effective leadership skills and have successfully managed a staff of 20-30 Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing priority. Candidate should be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change. Must be innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the