Manager LPS
Company: LSG Sky Chefs
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Manager LPS Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016 Work
Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $89,003.38 - 115,480.33 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
The job incumbent ensures control, maintenance and continuous
improvement of operational standards, according to Corporate
policies and customer requirements, within Customer Service Center
(CSC) and in accordance with the regional/corporate team. The
individual will be responsible for supporting the achievement of
the CSC budgets as agreed by the GM of the CSC. Incumbent will
ensure control, maintenance and continuous improvement of Lean
manufacturing according to the LSG Sky Chefs Production System.
Main Accountabilities Lean Production Implement and drive
continuous improvement across CSC in close coordination with
management staff Implement LSG Production System for CSC in line
with corporate and regional policies Ability to teach the
principals of lean and other process improvements and provide
training as required within area of CSC (for example, Kaizen
events) Support CSC in the implementation of Regional Operational
Excellence Strategy, guidelines, and policies Support CSC
management teams to achieve business targets (KPI’s) Define
continuous improvement targets together with the management staff
and report performance against set operational objectives Analyze
cost reduction potential; Accountable for settling and delivering
budget results related to productivity/process improvements Report
on KPIs for quality, productivity costs, and service delivery
Ensure communication and know-how sharing processes between CSCs in
the country/region Leadership Identify and train CSC departmental
management and core employees on production system methodology and
lean principles Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree,
preferably in Industrial/Process Engineering or equivalent
experience required In addition, five to seven years experience in
developing and implementing production/process methods and with at
least three to five years experience in a manufacturing/automotive
industry required Effective workshop facilitator skills required;
experience in leading teams, driving change and delivering results
Knowledge of lean concepts including Toyota Production System
principles required Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and
success in implementation of redesigned processes Six Sigma Black
Belt, Green Belt or Lean Master Certification preferred Knowledge
of Total Quality Management and Change Management experience is
preferred Strong analytical and problem solving skills Sound
delegation skills accompanied with effective ability for follow-up
Proficient with windows based software Excellent communication
skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively interact with
all levels of the organization LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and
Affirmative Action Employer of
Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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