Operations Supervisor - Transportation & Assembly Dept

SkyChefs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the Transportation and Assembly teams at our San Diego site near the airport. You will oversee daily operations, ensure on-time service, and drive safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in transportation/logistics, strong leadership, and hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or ground operations, including team leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and aviation-related regulations.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Problem solving and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain productivity goals.
• Working knowledge of GMP, EPA regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; multi-task.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Transportation and Assembly teams.
• Ensure timely service delivery and safety compliance.
• Schedule staff and manage labor productivity and overtime.
• Lead process improvements and maintain HACCP compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA/USDA/DOT/OSHA.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Transportation & Assembly Dept

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Job Title:Operations Supervisor - Transportation & Assembly Dept
Job Location:San Diego-USA-92102
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$68,338.70 - 80,000.00

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

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Sky Chefs is seeking a motivated and people-focused Supervisor to lead our Transportation and Assembly teams. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure timely and accurate service delivery, and create a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate is an energetic leader who enjoys developing employees, driving performance, and solving problems in a dynamic production setting. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, meeting customer commitments, and maintaining compliance with food safety, transportation, and workplace safety standards.

Location: near San Diego International Airport

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is available to you as of Day 1. No waiting period.

Main Accountabilities

Supervisor Responsibility

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed and that all delivery times are being met timely
• Conduct daily work group meetings
• 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
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or ground operations, including team leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and aviation-related regulations.
• 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 Affiritive Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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