Operations Manager

Build the team behind every on-time departure.

Since 1942, SkyChefs has brought culinary excellence and reliable service to travelers. Today, our teams prepare and deliver millions of meals and service experiences each year for leading airlines and retailers across 43 U.S. locations. Every accurate order and every on-time flight starts with people who take pride in getting the details right.

At SkyChefs, we listen to our teams, work across departments, and invest in people who want to grow. If you have led a fast-paced distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, or production operation, this is your opportunity to bring that expertise to an industry where your work makes a visible difference every day.

The opportunity

As an Assembly (Operations) Manager, you’ll lead the team that prepares food, supplies, and equipment for airline flights. You’ll keep work moving safely and on schedule, make sure each order matches customer requirements, and help employees do their best work. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems on the floor, developing people, and improving how an operation runs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals during your shift
• On-site parking
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What you’ll do

• Lead daily assembly and packing operations so flights receive the right food, supplies, and equipment on time.
• Plan staffing and schedules around changing demand; manage productivity, overtime, and department spending.
• Coach, train, and develop employees, creating a team culture built on respect, accountability, and open communication.
• Keep inventory accurate and ensure company- and customer-owned items are handled with care.
• Oversee the sorting, wrapping, and packing of airline supplies, including dry goods, beverages, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and ensure the team follows food-safety, sanitation, workplace-safety, and customer requirements.
• Resolve quality concerns, identify what went wrong, and put practical fixes in place.
• Partner with other departments and airline customers to adjust plans and keep service on track.
• Use performance results and team feedback to improve workflow, quality, and cost control.

What you’ll bring

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in high-volume assembly, production, distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, or a similar operation.
• Experience planning labor and schedules, managing inventory, and delivering accurate work against tight deadlines.
• A track record of building strong teams, coaching employees, and improving performance during change.
• Sound judgment, clear communication, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and other workplace systems to track and report results.
• Experience working within safety, quality, or regulatory requirements. Food-service or airline-catering experience is welcome, but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Why SkyChefs

You’ll join a team where people look out for one another, share ideas, and celebrate doing great work. You’ll have room to make decisions, develop future leaders, and grow your own career while supporting an operation that keeps travelers moving.

Ready to lead a team that delivers at every altitude? Apply to join SkyChefs as an Assembly Manager.