LSG Sky Chefs · 2 months ago
Food Production Logistics Manager - Airline Catering
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expLSG 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. In this role, you will lead a team across multiple shifts in a production-driven environment, focusing on food safety, operational efficiency, and service excellence while managing labor budgets and compliance standards.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a dynamic team of cooks, production employees, and supervisors to achieve daily production goals
Strategically plan, organize, and manage departmental operations including labor hours, schedules, productivity, quality, and safety
Oversee all food production activities, ensuring streamlined workflows and minimal waste through Lean principles
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory requirements
Drive on-time and accurate production in the preparation of food/equipment and catering of flights
Take ownership of department budgets, inventory control, scheduling, and productivity metrics
Collaborate cross-functionally to implement process improvements and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Partner with airline clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and presentation
Participate in daily leadership briefings and serve as a key driver of performance improvement and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of hands-on leadership experience in food production, catering, or high-volume manufacturing environments
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience); Lean Six Sigma certification a strong plus
Proven track record of implementing Lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
Strong communicator, motivator, and team builder with a continuous improvement mindset
Solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP, and operational compliance standards
Experience with Variable Production Systems (VPS), Lean tools, or similar methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory/production management systems
Thrives in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment
Company
LSG Sky Chefs
LSG Sky Chefs is the market leader in airline catering.
10001+ employees
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