Assembly Operations Manager

Job Title: Assembly Operations Manager
Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $90 065.59

LSG Sky Chefs is the global leader in airline catering and hospitality, proudly named "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. We deliver culinary excellence and operational precision to the world's top airlines-and we're looking for passionate leaders to help us continue soaring.

As an Assembly Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of a department's operations within our Customer Service Center (CSC). You'll lead with precision, ensuring that every flight is catered accurately, efficiently, and safely. This role demands a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail, a strong operational mindset, and a passion for mentoring and growing teams.

• Strategically plan and manage daily operations including labor hours, schedules, productivity, and safety.
• Lead with a mentorship mindset, fostering growth and development within your team.
• Drive cost control through effective manpower planning and overtime management.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, FDA, HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee accurate and timely production of food and equipment for flight catering.
• Investigate and resolve customer quality issues with corrective actions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead daily operations briefings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper handling of company and customer-owned merchandise.
• Supervise the sorting, wrapping, and packing of airline dry goods, liquor, and equipment.
• Ensure sanitation standards are met across all production areas.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members in alignment with HR policies.
• Champion continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Global Performance System (GPS) initiatives.
• Monitor and manage departmental budget, initiating corrective actions as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in high-volume production or assembly operations.
• Strong understanding of variable production systems and labor cost drivers.
• Proven ability to lead change and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Demonstrated success in meeting customer expectations and regulatory compliance.

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.