Materials Supervisor - Des Plaines
12 hours ago
Job description
Job Title: Materials Supervisor - Field Operations (3 openings)
Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $60, ,
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
We are excited to continue growing our Chicago operations and are seeking a hands-on, driven Materials Supervisor to lead critical supply chain functions that keep our airline partners flying with excellence. In this key operational role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of materials—receiving, storage, inventory management, and distribution—across a high-volume, 24/7 catering environment. As a frontline leader, you'll ensure the integrity of our food and supply products, maintain compliance with strict quality and regulatory standards, and support seamless production by managing frozen goods and daily inventory needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented logistics professional to make an immediate impact, lead a strong team, and contribute to the continued success and expansion of our Chicago facility.
Location: near Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Shift Availability: Candidates must be open to working one of the following shifts:
- 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 10:00 PM-5:00 AM
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starts Day 1
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – support for professional development
- Free Parking & Daily Meals
Main Accountabilities
- Oversee the receiving, storage, and distribution of food and beverage products, including inbound and outbound shipments.
- Ensure all products are handled in line with company policies, procedures, and best practices in supply chain management.
- Conduct product inspections to identify damage or spoilage and manage quality control throughout the supply chain.
- Maintain accurate inventory by reconciling records with physical counts, utilizing SAP systems for data management.
- Order and receive supplies and materials through SAP, ensuring seamless communication with suppliers.
- Schedule and supervise warehouse staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and meet financial and customer requirements.
- Provide leadership and guidance to warehouse staff, including training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Manage company and customer-owned merchandise from receipt through issuance to production.
- Monitor and control food cost variances, determining par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus, and vendor lead times.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, HACCP, safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain.
- Background in warehouse operations, ideally within food production or catering environments.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing daily operations, and driving performance.
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, inventory, and warehouse management.
- Proficiency in forklift operations with a valid license; experience with Variable Production Systems and logistics scheduling.
- Familiarity with SAP MM is a plus; strong ability to reconcile inventory and manage data accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proven track record of analyzing product and labor cost variances to improve efficiency.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment and adjust to shifting priorities.
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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