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Operations Supervisor - Food Production
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What they do
A Production Plant Supervisor oversees operations and employees in a production plant. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs. May supervise and direct the purchasing and stores functions as directed. May coordinate technical training programs and documentation. Directs and coaches plant supervision.
$74,555 / year median in New York
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Operations Supervisor - Food Production
LSG Sky Chefs, Inc.
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Jamaica, New York
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/07/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
About us
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.
Role Purpose Statement
Seeking an outgoing candidate who thrives in a fast paced food production environment and enjoys managing a group of employees that are focused on delivering a quality product to our customers. Additionally, this candidate needs to monitor and engage employees in all safety & performance initiatives.
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 companys 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 or equivalent knowledge required
In addition, one to three years of related work experience required
Problem solving and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve productivity goals
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
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