Supervisor Operations/Production Supervisor
About The Position
Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights. We are seeking a dynamic, people-focused Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional quality and service to customers. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate frontline employees, foster a culture of safety and accountability, and ensure operational goals are achieved efficiently and effectively. If you enjoy leading teams, solving challenges, and making a visible impact in a production setting, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your leadership career.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, production, food processing, logistics, airline catering, or a related operational environment.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage employees in a fast-paced production setting.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities with the capability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, FDA, USDA, EPA, HACCP, and related regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based applications.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience managing employee performance, productivity, and operational results preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals.
- Conduct daily team meetings and communicate operational priorities.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization to meet productivity targets.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and engaged work environment.
- Ensure on-time, accurate production and/or catering operations.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Maintain adherence to FDA, USDA, OSHA, HACCP, GMP, and other applicable requirements.
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion quality, food safety, Lean Manufacturing, and employee safety programs.
- Document processes and drive improvements that enhance productivity and operational results.
- Model company values and contribute to a culture of excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
