Aviation Catering 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

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.