Materials Supervisor

LSG Sky Chefs•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials/Operations Supervisor oversees the efficient receiving, storage, inventory management, and distribution of food, frozen goods, packaging, and operational supplies within SkyChefs’ supply chain. The role helps ensure product integrity, cost control, and compliance with company and regulatory standards while leading a team in a fast-paced, 24/7 airline catering environment. It is a hands-on leadership position managing inventory and frozen food logistics, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, and supporting production needs. The supervisor collaborates across departments to maintain service excellence and operational efficiency. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Four 10-hour shifts may be considered based on business needs.

Requirements

Background in warehouse operations, ideally in food production, logistics, or supply chain environments.
Strong understanding of cycle counts, stock rotation, and FIFO/FEFO.
Experience directing warehouse staff, assigning tasks, coaching, and holding teams accountable.
Ability to manage performance in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
3–5 years of experience in inventory or warehouse management.
Experience with Variable Production Systems and logistics scheduling.
Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating across departments and with external stakeholders.
Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP MM.
SharePoint experience.
Experience supervising or managing union employees.
Materials planning experience.
Data analysis and reporting experience.
Audit experience.
Airline catering or food production experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the receiving, storage, and distribution of food and beverage products, including inbound and outbound shipments.
Ensure products are handled according to company policies, procedures, and supply chain best practices.
Inspect products for damage or spoilage and manage quality control throughout the supply chain.
Maintain accurate inventory by reconciling records with physical counts and using SAP systems for data management.
Order and receive supplies and materials through SAP and communicate with suppliers.
Schedule and supervise warehouse staff, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and meet financial and customer requirements.
Train, coach, guide, and evaluate warehouse staff.
Manage company- and customer-owned merchandise from receipt through issuance to production.
Monitor and control food cost variances and determine par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus, and vendor lead times.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA and HACCP requirements, and safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Guide, motivate, and develop staff in accordance with Human Resources policies.
Promote the company’s values and management principles within the department.
Manage productivity hours and costs in the area of responsibility and initiate corrective actions when needed.
Participate in and support company initiatives, including Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety, and Production systems.