Production Planning Supervisor

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” consecutivelyfor three years 2023, 2024, and 2025, 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.

Position Summary

Actively work with Operations, Receiving, Finance, Transportation, and other departments to identify problems and develop solutions to minimize or eliminate delays in the production process. Responsible for the development and maintenance of all manufacturing production schedules that will adequately fulfill customer demands. Maintain goal performance reporting and analysis.

How You'll Make a Difference

Supporting Operational Business
Assist in the preparation of operations data analysis, reports and summaries that will enable Management to operate the facility more efficiently and economically.
Develop and maintain manufacturing production schedules insuring that optimum production flow is maintained.
Serve as technical resource to user community and all other IT teams in the area of Enterprise Applications, often outside of normal office hours
Interact with Customer Service, Operations, Product Engineering and all other disciplines necessary to insure customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with Global, Corporate, and Regional Project Guidelines
Monitors/Audits the scheduling system for quality, flow of work and efficiency of system.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties necessary to insure the efficient and effective performance of the Planning Department.
As a member of the IT team, participate in identifying and implementing lean process improvement opportunities
Interfaces with purchasing to determine shortage status
Update and communicate all daily operation information in a timely, accurate, and user-friendly manner
Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
Conduct employee training, performance reviews, coach & counsel for direct reports
Leadership
Model corporate values and participate as required in groups & initiatives
Proactively support other departments and functions as the Subject Matter Expert

What We Look For in a Candidate

Four or more years of IT experience; experience with Oracle Forms & Reports
Technical skills to include: understanding database platforms; stored procedures; Java JSP, shell scripting, Microsoft Office Suite, SDLC, and Security
Interpersonal competencies include: excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent analytical and problem resolution skills; and excellent team collaboration skills