Materials Operations Supervisor

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

We are excited to continue growing our Chicago operations and are seeking a hands-on, drivenMaterials Supervisorto lead critical supply chain functions that keep our airline partners flying with excellence. In this key operational role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of materials?receiving, storage, inventory management, and distribution?across a high-volume, 24/7 catering environment. As a frontline leader, you?ll ensure the integrity of our food and supply products, maintain compliance with strict quality and regulatory standards, and support seamless production by managing frozen goods and daily inventory needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented logistics professional to make an immediate impact, lead a strong team, and contribute to the continued success and expansion of our Chicago facility.

Location: near Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Shift Availability:Candidates must be open to working one of the following shifts:

• 5:00 AM ? 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM ? 11:00 PM
• 10:00 PM-5:00 AM

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision ? starts Day 1
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement ? support for professional development
• Free Parking & Daily Meals

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

• Bachelor?s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain.
• Background in warehouse operations, ideally within food production or catering environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing daily operations, and driving performance.
• 3?5 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, inventory, and warehouse management.
• Proficiency in forklift operations with a valid license; experience with Variable Production Systems and logistics scheduling.
• Familiarity with SAP MM is a plus; strong ability to reconcile inventory and manage data accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of analyzing product and labor cost variances to improve efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment and adjust to shifting priorities.