Ramp Operations Manager - Aviation Catering & Safety

SkyChefs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Ramp Operations Manager to lead a large, diverse team in a fast-paced production environment. You will oversee loading, unloading, and catering to meet tight airline schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will drive staffing, scheduling, and labor cost control, work closely with airline partners and unions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across Lean, GMP, HACCP, and GPS-based performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large teams in fast-paced operations.
• Proven ability to optimize production processes and reduce costs.
• Strong knowledge of safety, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and GPS performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all ramp operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Drive daily productivity through planning, staffing, scheduling, and labor cost control.
• Guarantee on-time aircraft catering and equipment delivery aligned with airline schedules.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain relationships with airline partners, internal departments, and unions.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Safety & compliance

Cost control

Communication

Scheduling

Root-cause analysis

GMP/HACCP knowledge

OSHA/USDA/FDA regs

Job description

SkyChefs in San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced Ramp Operations Manager to lead a large, diverse team in a fast-paced production environment. You will oversee loading, unloading, and catering to meet tight airline schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will drive staffing, scheduling, and labor cost control, work closely with airline partners and unions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across Lean, GMP, HACCP, and GPS-based performance.