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.

Role Purpose Statement

The Materials Supervisor plays a key role in managing and coordinating all aspects of materials planning, inventory control, receiving, and distribution within the LSG Sky Chefs unit. This position ensures the availability and accuracy of supplies required for airline catering operations, maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Materials Supervisor leads a team of materials staff to achieve operational efficiency, cost control, and service excellence, supporting production and customer satisfaction through timely and accurate material flow.

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

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred

• 3+ years of experience in materials, warehouse, or inventory management, preferably in food service or manufacturing environments

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of inventory systems such as SAP or similar ERP systems

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety standards, and quality controls

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with changing priorities

• Must be able to pass all required background checks and obtain airport security clearance