Production Manager

ApplyMint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

401k plan

15-20 Vacation Days

Commuter Benefits

Healthcare

Education

Employee Assistance Program

Family Policy

Flex Holidays

Life Insurance

Long Disability

Short Disability

up to 60 Sick Days

Job summary

Lufthansa Cargo AG in Chicago offers a Production Manager role in a hybrid work model (remotely & on-site). You will lead regional cargo handling operations, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and collaborate with partners to deliver superior customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3–5 years in logistics or airline operations, and strong English communication skills. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required and demonstrated communication skills.
• Advanced operations knowledge in airline or logistics environments.
• Strong cost awareness and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage high-stress situations and priorities.
• Willingness to travel as part of the role.
• Must have a legal US work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional production operations with emphasis on safety, security and quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations applicable to cargo handling.
• Evaluate external partners for handling services in collaboration with procurement.
• Maintain regular contact with sales units to meet customer requirements and improve satisfaction.
• Continuously analyze processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of handling operations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Conflict management

Work under pressure

Willingness to travel

Legal work permit in the US

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / logistics / industrial engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Production Manager

Hybrid Model (Remotely & On-site)

• Location Chicago (IL)
• Employment level App. w. professional exp.
• Function 12
• Working time Full-time
• Salary $7,690 - $10,416 USD per month
• Publishing date 08-18-2026
• Application deadline 09-01-2026

Shape the future of regional production by leading safe, secure and high-quality handling operations, empowering teams and partners, driving digitalization and continuous improvement, and transforming operational challenges into stronger performance, greater efficiency and lasting customer satisfaction.

Tasks

Your main tasks include, among others:

• Ensuring the maintenance of a production framework (cargo and aircraft handling, RFS), which provides safety, security and quality in accordance with the global LCAG production framework (LCAG production system, CHM and standards)
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations
• Evaluation and selection of external partners (esp. for handling services) in collaboration with the central procurement department, according to the relevant procurement processes
• Regular contact to the sales units in order to understand customer requirements and collaborate on high customer satisfaction
• Constant process analysis and identification of improving potential regarding effectiveness and efficiency of all handling processes

* Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by superiors

Behind the scenes

Our Purpose

The Lufthansa Group connects people, cultures, and economies in a sustainable way.

Our Philosophy - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a part of our DNA which enables us to remain innovative and competitive

We are committed to embracing diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, creating equitable opportunities and experiences for all, and fostering an inclusive culture that allows everyone to be their authentic selves.

Join us!

Lufthansa Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

• Company bonus (if applicable)
• Flight privileges
• 15-20 Vacation Days
• 401k plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Policy
• Flex Holidays
• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Long Disability
• Short Disability
• up to 60 Sick Days

Requirements

Ready to lead production and drive results? Here’s what we’re looking for!

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably business administration, logistics, or (industrial) engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the logistics or airline industry
• Fluency in English language required
• Advanced professional operations know how and skills in an airline or logistics environment
• Knowledge in MS office, Excel, Word & PowerPoint as user
• Excelent cost consciousness
• Excelent communication skills
• Excelent ability to work under pressure
• Excelent conflict management skills
• Willingness to travel
• Manage high stress levels
• Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.

* CV/Resume and Cover Letter required

* Company may provide relocation assistance

Company

About Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft. Lufthansa Cargo ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers and currently employs about 4,150 people worldwide. Lufthansa Cargo focuses on the airport-to-airport business. The cargo carrier serves around 300 destinations in more than 100 countries with its own fleet of freighters, the belly capacities of passenger aircraft operated by the Lufthansa Group and an extensive road feeder service network. The bulk of the cargo volume is routed through Frankfurt Airport.

www.lufthansa-cargo.de