Production Supervisor

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• Complimentary Daily Meals:
  Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

• To be the word's most admired air and travel provider

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• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

As a Food Production Supervisor for dnata Catering, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and high-quality production of food items for airline passengers. Your main role will be to manage and lead a team of production staff, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants, in executing food preparation, cooking, and packaging processes. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to ensure that all meals are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.

Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the highest levels of food safety and hygiene, strictly following industry regulations and guidelines. Your expertise in production planning, inventory management, and kitchen operations will be essential in optimizing workflow, reducing waste, and maximizing productivity. You will also collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of ingredients and materials necessary for production.

As a Food Production Manager, your strong organizational and problem-solving skills will be crucial in addressing any operational challenges and ensuring smooth operations. By maintaining a high level of quality control and efficiency, you will contribute significantly to the success and reputation of dnata Catering.

• Lead and motivate the AM or PM food production team.
• Safeguard on time performance
• Develop and streamline process, e.g., accessibility, availability, cost, quality, and production assurance.
• Guarantee systems for best productivity.
• Attend food tasting sessions as required.
• Adhere to food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, Medina, FDA, dnata's internal rules and regulations.
• Manage day-to-day food production Supervisors / and assembly room staff.
• Guide communications to ensure food cost goals and on-time delivery of finished product are guaranteed.
• Plan assigned work to ensure on-time delivery of finish product.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines.
• Calculate labor standards according to flight production schedules and meal order volumes (shift schedules)
• Stay within budgeted labor goals (total head count, regular working hours, overtime)
• Identify problematic areas and suggest solutions within the consigned sector to Production or Operation Manager / General Manager
• Present solutions to Supervisors / Department Heads and Management
• Employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (
  35-40 Degrees
  ).

• Other duties as assigned.

Associate degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience . 3+ years’ experience in the field of manufacturing and manufacturing processes, preferable complex food production environments: e.g.,…