Cargo Operations Manager

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” 

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.  

Job Summary

The expected pay rate is $80k - 90k/yr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

To efficiently and profitably manage and direct ramp activities by providing a safe, quality product covering a range of ground handling services to its customers.

Job Responsibilities

Planning

• Assist in the preparation of the operating budgets for the following year for prior approval by the General Manager
• Efficient Resource Planning (manpower, equipment).
• Must comply with Swissport’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies
  
  

Quality Management

• Ensure service levels are achieved
• Maintain close and effective business relationships with customer, and various control authorities such as Airport Management, Customs, Immigration
• Establish strong leadership within all supervisors and ramp employees through excellent communication skills and a positive work environment
  
  

Controlling & Reporting

• Monitor and control performance KPIs such as Scanning, Line Haul and Aircraft on time arrivals/departures, etc. and ensure they are within established goals
• Ensure that all records of all transactions relating to the operation are maintained
• Ensure that administrative and control policies and procedures are maintained
• Assures all employees comply with company rules and procedures and other authority requirements
• Take disciplinary action with subordinates as needed
  
  

Supporting

• Ensure that there are effective planning methods and procedures in place to ensure that there are adequate resources, both manpower and equipment, to meet operational needs
• Implement, maintain and closely supervise all safety and security measures related to people, equipment, facilities and aircraft involved in the operation
• Solves conflicts/irregularities and takes appropriate action
• Participate in meetings internally and externally as may be required
• Implements and monitors the local emergency plan
• Ability to adapt workflow with changing business needs
• Experience in data analysis
• Experience in Project Management
• Lean Initiatives
• Change Management
• Process Design and Analysis
• P&L Management
• Risk Management
  
  

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!