Air Logistics Senior Manager

Air Logistics Senior Manager

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of SATS Group, is a global leader in air freight logistics and ground handling services. The SATS-WFS group employs over 46,000 people and assists more than 270 customers with a global footprint of more than 210 cargo and ground handling stations in 24 countries. WFS has 40 years of experience in aviation-related handling services and provides a vast scope of services while maintaining industry-leading safety and security standards.

Job Summary

The Air Logistics Senior Manager Express Operations will be responsible for the management of warehouse operations and airport ramp operations while also working with internal and external executive-level contract partners to ensure efficient handling of Express packages. This is a cross-dock operation; our role is to facilitate daily throughput of packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no / minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft. The Air Logistics Senior Manager leads the team following our structured processes and guidelines, keeping the safety of all our team members first. This role is a hands-on role in moving packages throughout the facility and works with the team to ensure that customer satisfaction, safety, security, quality exceed standards for their assigned shift. Our Air Logistics Senior Manager will also maintain and control all required aspects of the operation during their shift in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, lead and control staff to promote a workplace culture of teamwork, self-motivation, and pride within a diversified and multi-cultural work environment

Develop next level leaders and managers in both leadership and management skills

Supervise staff to meet business needs and facilitate successful outcomes by following carrier's Service Level Agreement performance standards

Ensure operational leadership is monitoring and instructing Airport Ramp Agents and Warehouse Agents to follow safety rules and safety standards that are in place

Participate in recruiting activities, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions

Assist in employee relations and / or conflict resolution, prepare performance appraisals, provide input for counseling and terminations

Demonstrate diligence required to maintain security under local Airport Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Customs / Border Protection (USCBP) Regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Challenge any persons not displaying an airport I.D. badge within a WFS warehouse or any Airport Operational Area. (AOA)

Prepare various operational reports, providing weekly and monthly data regularly, including special reports requested on an ad hoc basis

Must complete injury reports and damage reports as required

Authorize / ensure post-accident and post-injury testing is done as required

Assist customer representatives in providing information and data for various compliance reports and audits

Maintain records and appointments necessary for employment on the airport such as airport badge appointments, USCBP interviews, or other government-required meetings

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Airline / Logistics / Transportation experience preferred

5 years of leadership and management experience required

Must possess leadership skills with the ability to train and develop personnel

Must be able to continually respond to and prioritize within a fluid work environment

Must have ability to work across the 24 / 7 schedule based on the needs of the business

Preferred Skills

English proficiency (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, listening)

Mental abilities (e.g., visual observation and identification, mental rotation)

Interpersonal skills (e.g., customer service, dependability)

Computer literate with proficient use of software and / or computer programs (MS Office, SAP)

Knowledge of advanced arithmetic and mathematics

Knowledge of airline codes, prefixes, common air freight abbreviations

Comprehension of airway bill

Attention to detail

Ability to prepare written documents, communications, and counseling notices

Ability to follow instructions from the General Manager and customer(s)

Ability to act in a managerial position and give direction to Supervisors

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures, rain, wind, hot and cold weather

Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities

Perks & Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through the DailyPay app!
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• 401k program offered!
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.