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 Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for ensuring accurate cost application and evaluation to optimize pricing and profitability. This role supports cross-functional teams by analyzing labor and material costs, identifying process bottlenecks, and driving operational improvements aligned with financial accuracy in commercial decisions.

Main Accountabilities

•Develop and maintain labor standards using MTM-UAS to support operational efficiency and drive profitability.
•Analyze operational and financial data—including labor, materials, and processes—by building accurate cost models that reflect actual production practices to ensure accurate and actionable insights for decision-making.
•Determine labor cost for new and /or existing products using standardized methodology that account for variances in local wage rates.
•Maintain key accounts by providing timely, data-driven insights on labor and material costs to support cross-functional teams and ensure client satisfaction.
•Collaborate with Operations teams at Customer Service Centers (CSCs) to maintain accurate labor standards and identify opportunities for process improvement. 
•Observe CSC operations and perform on-site analysis and studies during site visits by measuring actual run rates and compare against Company standards to validate performance and identify gaps in operational efficiency.
•Ensure accuracy in total cost methodology by supporting the maintenance of quality tracking systems in order to uphold financial integrity and continuous improvement.
•Support the design of standardized workstations to establish the best production method and enhance employee safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
•3–5 years of experience in cost analysis, industrial engineering, or related disciplines.
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other MS Office Suite applications and comfort in using AI
•Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Experience in food manufacturing and/or airline catering is a plus
•Project and change management experience strongly desired
•Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.