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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $134,958.17 - $182,020.06
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned globally for its outstanding reputation and innovative approach within the airline catering industry. Recently honored as the “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for both 2023 and 2024, LSG Sky Chefs continues to set the benchmark for excellence in delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to its clients and their passengers across North and Latin America. The company prides itself on its talented workforce, whose dedication and expertise drive its success and uphold its standing as a leader in the field. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in business administration operations management or related field
- minimum 10 years of leadership experience in operations manufacturing logistics food production or related industries
- proven track record of managing large teams of 500+ employees
- strong knowledge of operational KPIs and financial metrics
- experience leading teams in a unionized environment
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work on-site full-time in Des Plaines Illinois
- proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Job Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations manufacturing logistics food production or large-scale service environments
- proven experience leading large complex operations with 500+ employees
- demonstrated success leading multi-layer leadership teams including managers and directors
- strong operational and financial acumen with experience managing site performance metrics
- experience operating in fast-paced highly regulated environments
- experience managing unionized workforces
- experience in food production airline catering manufacturing or large-scale logistics operations
- lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience
Job Duties
- execute the VP’s strategic direction for Chicago operations ensuring site priorities align with corporate objectives
- foster strong customer relationships through ongoing engagement service alignment and proactive resolution of issues
- co-lead facility management investments expansion and operational allocation by overseeing infrastructure assessments evaluating ROI for capital projects and coordinating with engineering and logistics teams
- identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency through site-level process improvement initiatives deployment of lean tools and adoption of new technologies
- partner with the VP oversee site-level financial and operational performance through KPI monitoring root cause analyses and implementation of corrective measures
- lead resource planning cost optimization and investment prioritization to ensure sustainable efficient operations
- implement national union agreements at the site level provide guidance to HR and operational leaders and address labor issues
- build a high-performing leadership structure drive succession planning and encourage cross-functional collaboration
- foster employee engagement through regular communication feedback mechanisms and initiatives aligned with engagement results
- identify high-potential talent prepare the next generation of leaders through coaching and advance regional mobility opportunities
- coordinate internal audits support external inspections and execute crisis preparedness activities to mitigate risk
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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