Food Production Logistics Manager - Airline Catering

Job Title:Food Production Logistics Manager - Airline Catering Job Location:Philadelphia-USA-19153 Work Location Type:On-Site Salary Range:$90,000.00 - 110,000.00 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 Inthisrole,youwillleadateamofsupervisorsandfrontlineemployeesacrossmultipleshiftsinafast-paced,production-drivenenvironment.Yourleadershipwilldrivefoodsafety,operationalefficiency,andserviceexcellencewhilemanaginglaborbudgets,performance,andcompliancestandards. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned production leader with a passion for continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process optimization. Main Accountabilities MainAccountabilities Leadandinspireadynamicteamofcooks,productionemployees,andsupervisorstoachievedailyproductiongoals Strategicallyplan,organize,andmanagedepartmentaloperationsincludinglaborhours,schedules,productivity,quality,andsafety Overseeallfoodproductionactivities,ensuringstreamlinedworkflowsandminimalwastethroughLeanprinciples ChampioncontinuousimprovementinitiativesusingLeantoolssuchas5S,Kaizen,androotcauseanalysistoenhanceefficiencyandreducecosts Ensurecompliancewithcustomerspecifications,qualitystandards,FDA,HACCP,GMP,andotherregulatoryrequirements Driveon-timeandaccurateproductioninthepreparationoffood/equipmentandcateringofflights Takeownershipofdepartmentbudgets,inventorycontrol,scheduling,andproductivitymetrics Collaboratecross-functionallytoimplementprocessimprovementsandstandardoperatingprocedures(SOPs) Partnerwithairlineclientsandinternalteamstodeliverexceptionalserviceandpresentation Participateindailyleadershipbriefingsandserveasakeydriverofperformanceimprovementandoperationalexcellence Knowledge, Skills and Experience 5-7yearsofhands-onleadershipexperienceinfoodproduction,catering,orhigh-volumemanufacturingenvironments Bachelor’sdegree(orequivalentexperience);LeanSixSigmacertificationastrongplus ProventrackrecordofimplementingLeanmanufacturingandprocessimprovementinitiatives Strongcommunicator,motivator,andteambuilderwithacontinuousimprovementmindset SolidknowledgeofFDA,HACCP,GMP,andoperationalcompliancestandards ExperiencewithVariableProductionSystems(VPS),Leantools,orsimilarmethodologies ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeandinventory/productionmanagementsystems Thrivesinadiverse,multicultural,anddeadline-drivenenvironment LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Created: 2025-11-10