Operations Supervisor

Skychefs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a production team in a fast-paced environment in San Diego. You will oversee staff, ensure timely meal production for flights, and enforce safety and quality standards on-site.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive productivity and compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required.
• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed and that all delivery times are being met timely.
• Schedule and control staff to meet labour productivity and overtime targets.
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies standards (FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, HACCP, etc.).
• Document and follow up on all department processes 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.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff within HR policies.
• Manage productivity hours and costs; initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Support initiatives such as Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety and Production systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Supervisor (8279)

Requisition ID8279-Posted -San Diego-Operations-CA

Job Title:Operations Supervisor
Job Location:San Diego-USA-92102
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$68,338.70 - 85,423.59

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 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

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed and that all delivery times are being met timely
• 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 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

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affi