Operations Supervisor - Transportation & Assembly Dept

LSG Sky Chefs•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SkyChefs is seeking a hands-on, people-focused supervisor to lead its Transportation and Assembly teams near San Diego International Airport. The role oversees daily operations, timely and accurate service delivery, and a workplace culture centered on safety, accountability, and teamwork. The supervisor helps develop employees, drive performance, solve problems in a dynamic production setting, meet customer commitments, and maintain compliance with food safety, transportation, and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge.
At least 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or ground operations, including team leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and aviation-related regulations.
One to three years of related work experience.
Problem-solving and leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop and lead others to achieve desired results and productivity goals.
Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA, and EPA regulations.
Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.

Responsibilities

Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, and directed, and that delivery times are met.
Conduct daily work group meetings.
Schedule and control staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets.
Ensure compliance with applicable government regulatory standards, including FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and HACCP requirements.
Document and follow up on department processes to implement improvements.
Ensure on-time and accurate production and/or catering of all flights.
Monitor and ensure compliance with safety 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, and initiate corrective actions when results deviate from targets.
Participate in and support company-sponsored initiatives such as Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety, and Production systems.
Perform other duties as necessary.