Supervisor Operations - Food
Company: LSG Sky Chefs
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Supervisor Operations - Food Job Location: Des
Plaines-USA-60016 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range:
$57,774.71 - 72,218.39 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s
largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its
outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted
“Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024,
we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the
dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team
members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently
delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service
to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
Role Purpose Statement Our Chicago Operation is growing fast, and
we’re excited to add an Operations Supervisor to our Food
Production team as we expand to support new business. In this hands
? on leadership role, you will lead a team of 20 hourly employees,
driving performance, accountability, and operational excellence
every day. As an Operations Supervisor – Food Production, you will
ensure your team delivers accurate, on ? time production to the
next department while maintaining the highest standards of safety,
quality, and compliance. You will take ownership of daily
departmental performance—coaching your team, leading meetings,
managing workflow, and aligning labor with productivity
expectations. If you’re a confident, people ? focused leader who
thrives in a fast ? moving production environment, this is your
opportunity to grow with a team that’s building something big.
Location: near O’Hare International Airport Schedules: We service
the airline industry and operate 24/7. We are hiring for evening
and overnight shifts. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits
package with no waiting period. Eligible Day 1. Main
Accountabilities Supervisor Responsibility Ensure that the area of
responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed and that
all delivery times are being met timely Conduct daily work group
meetings Schedule and control staff to meet labour productivity and
overtime targets Ensure compliance with all government regulatory
agencies standards (example: Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection
Administration (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc.) Document and
follow up on all department processes in order to implement
improvements Ensure on-time and accurate production and/or catering
of all flights Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety
regulations Other duties as deemed necessary Leadership Guide,
motivate and develop staff within the Human Resources policies Make
the company's values and management principles live in the
department(s) Manage productivity hours and costs in the area of
responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of
deviations Participate and support company sponsored initiatives
such as Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety and
Production systems Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Associates/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience In addition,
one to three years of supervisory experience in a high volume,
manufacturing, food production and restaurant or catering
environment or equivalent experience Must have strong and effective
leadership and communication skills and the ability to successfully
manage a staff of 20 hourly employees Ability to work in a
refrigerated environment Candidate must be comfortable with all
levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program
change. Ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees
on a daily basis Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing
Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations Excellent verbal,
written and organizational skills required along with the ability
to multi-task Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based
computer applications LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative
Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities. LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action
Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities.
Keywords: LSG Sky Chefs, Racine , Supervisor Operations - Food, Manufacturing , Des Plaines, Wisconsin
