Air Logistics General Manager (Atlanta) Job at Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Atlanta, GA

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  • Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

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Sr. Corporate Recruiter @ WFS | Global Recruitment Strategy

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Air Logistics General Manager at our KATL location plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, warehouse and freight cargo operations in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Manages and motivates warehouse and airport ramp personnel in a 24/7/365 operation. Confers and cooperates with upper management in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures. Analyzes records of daily operations to maintain knowledge of station activities. Reviews and analyzes expenditures, financial and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits. Prepares recommendations on findings for upper management evaluation. Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment which would increase efficiency and services. Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of facility budget.

Maintain and control all required aspects of the operation in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation. Ensure that the required company audit requirements are undertaken to ensure continuity and compliance at all times. Read, understand and clarify the implementation of the site-specific security plan and ensure that all WFS staff are issued with a relevant company ID and that they are required to display this identity badge. Enforces compliance of personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Directs investigations into cause of internal and external complaints relating to the facility. May negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.

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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.
  • Prepare various operational reports, providing weekly and monthly data regularly, including special reports requested on an ad hoc basis to senior leaders across the network.
  • Ensure operational leadership is monitoring and instructing Airport Ramp 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’s and terminations.
  • Demonstrate diligence required to maintain security under ATL 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).
  • Maintain records and appointments necessary for employment on the airport such as airport badge appointments, USCBP interviews, or other government-required meetings.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Airline/Logistics/Transportation experience preferred.
  • Must have prior experience in managing a workforce of 200 or more employees.
  • 8-10 years of leadership and management experience required.
  • Must possess leadership skills with the ability to train and develop managers and front-line 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.
  • Must have strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.

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
  • Ability to prepare written documents, communications, and counseling notices
  • Ability to act in a managerial position and give direction to Supervisors

Physical Requirements

  • 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
  • Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
  • Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
  • Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
  • Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
  • Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
  • Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered with company match!
  • Looking to grow and have a career with us? 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.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    General Business, Supply Chain, and Management
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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