Operations Supervisor - Equipment & Sanitation (3 openings)
Company: LSG Sky Chefs
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: March 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Operations Supervisor - Equipment & Sanitation (3
openings) Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016 Work Location Type:
On-Site Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 72,218.39 About us LSG Sky Chefs
is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality
providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic
approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in
North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence
and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our
talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our
success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences
and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across
North and Latin America. Summary Our Chicago Operation is growing
fast, and we’re excited to add three Operations Supervisors to our
Equipment & Sanitation team as we expand to support new business.
In this hands?on leadership role, you will lead a team of 20 hourly
employees, driving performance, accountability, and operational
excellence every day. As an Operations Supervisor – Equipment &
Sanitation, you will ensure your team delivers accurate, on?time
production to the next department while maintaining the highest
standards of safety, quality, and compliance. You will take
ownership of daily departmental performance—coaching your team,
leading meetings, managing workflow, and aligning labor with
productivity expectations. If you’re a confident, people?focused
leader who thrives in a fast?moving production environment, this is
your opportunity to grow with a team that’s building something big.
Location: near O’Hare International Airport Schedules: We service
the airline industry and operate 24/7. We are hiring for evening
and overnight shifts. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits
package with no waiting period. Eligible Day 1. What you will do
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 labor 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
Associates/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience In addition,
one to three years of supervisory experience in a high volume,
manufacturing, food production and restaurant or catering
environment or equivalent experience Must have strong and effective
leadership and communication skills and the ability to successfully
manage a staff of 20 hourly employees Ability to work in a
refrigerated environment Candidate must be comfortable with all
levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program
change. Ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees
on a daily basis 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 LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative
Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities.
Keywords: LSG Sky Chefs, Palatine , Operations Supervisor - Equipment & Sanitation (3 openings), Manufacturing , Des Plaines, Illinois
