Assembly Supervisor

SkyChefs; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting Day 1

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals and parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SkyChefs in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Assembly Operations Supervisor to lead a fast-paced airline catering production team. You will oversee meal assembly, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold food safety, quality, and productivity standards.

You’ll manage schedules, train frontline staff, and work hands-on on the line, with a focus on efficiency, HACCP compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food production, warehousing, assembly, or high‑volume operations.
• Experience leading teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands-on and on-your-feet work style.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assembly of catering carts and meal components.
• Ensure accuracy using visual diagrams and dispatch sheets.
• Walk the line regularly to monitor quality, timing, and readiness.
• Ensure orders are completed within 4–6 hour delivery windows.
• Lead a team operating a commercial dishwashing line.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across the department.
• Manage waste, flow, and turnaround times.

Skills

Food production

Team leadership

High‑volume operations

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Hands-on

Job description

Job Title:Assembly Supervisor
Job Location:Des Plaines-USA-60016
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$59,796.82 - 74,746.03

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

Skychefs is seeking a highly motivated and hands‑on Assembly Operations Supervisor to lead a team in a fast‑paced airline catering production environment. This role is responsible for overseeing meal assembly operations, ensuring flights are catered accurately and on time while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, employee safety, quality, and productivity.

The successful candidate will excel at leading frontline teams, managing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with airline customer specifications, HACCP requirements, and regulatory standards. This individual must be comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment where operational excellence directly impacts customer satisfaction and airline performance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals and parking
• Career growth opportunities with a global organization

Main Accountabilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the assembly of catering carts (sodas, liquor, coffee kits, dry goods, crew meals, and more)
• Ensure accuracy using visual diagrams and dispatch sheets
• Walk the line regularly to confirm quality, timing, and readiness
• Make sure all orders are completed within tight 4–6 hour delivery windows
• Lead a team operating a commercial dishwashing line
• Ensure all carts, equipment, and service items are:
  • Properly cleaned
  • Fully sanitized
  • Ready for immediate use
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization across the department
• Ensure waste, flow, and turnaround times are managed efficiently

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in:
  • Food production, warehousing, assembly, or high‑volume operations
• Experience leading teams in fast‑paced environments
• Comfortable being hands‑on and on your feet throughout the shift
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly

You’ll Stand Out If You:

• Have experience in:
  • Airline catering
  • High‑volume fulfillment or logistics
• Have worked with sanitation or dishroom operations
• Take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do
• Stay calm and focused under pressure

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmaitve Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmaitve Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.