Operations Supervisor - Assembly

Sky Chefs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Miami is seeking an Airline Catering Assembly Supervisor to lead a fast-paced production team near the airport. You will oversee meal assembly, ensure on-time catering, and uphold food safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1–3 years of supervisory experience in airline catering or high-volume production. Flexibility for shifts is needed; strong leadership and coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in airline catering, food manufacturing, or high-volume production.
• Experience leading hourly frontline production employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee airline catering assembly operations to ensure on-time meals.
• Schedule and manage staffing to meet productivity and overtime goals.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate production priorities and safety expectations.
• Monitor meal assembly, packing, and cart staging for quality and compliance.
• Maintain production records, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Culinary, and Quality teams to support service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Operations Supervisor - Assembly
Job Location: Miami-USA-33142
Work Location Type: On-Site

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 Airline Catering Assembly 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.

Work Type- ONSITE

Work Location- Near Miami International Airport

Shifts: Must be able to work flexible shifts.

Main Accountabilities

• Oversee airline catering assembly operations to ensure flights are catered accurately and on time.
• Schedule and manage staffing to meet productivity, labor, and overtime goals.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate production priorities and safety expectations.
• Monitor meal assembly, packing, and cart staging to ensure quality and compliance with airline specifications.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, HACCP, FDA, USDA, GMP, OSHA, and company standards.
• Track performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address operational issues.
• Maintain production records, conduct routine audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Culinary, and Quality teams to support efficient service delivery.
• Investigate and resolve quality, safety, and customer service concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop assembly associates and team leads.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Conduct training, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including on-time flight performance, meal accuracy, productivity, food safety, and employee safety.
• Support company initiatives related to food safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory experience in:
    • Airline catering
    • Food manufacturing
    • Food production
    • Hospitality operations
    • High-volume manufacturing environments
  • Experience leading hourly, frontline production employees.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Airline catering experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a unionized workforce environment preferred.
  • Experience with HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Required Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership and employee coaching abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
  • Ability to analyze productivity and labor performance metrics.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based applications.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

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