General Manager - Fuel Facility

Menzies Aviation•Chicago, IL

3d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Safety, Security, and Environmental stewardship are core values of Menzies Aviation (MA). MA has a duty of care to provide a safe workplace to our Employees; and this important responsibility ultimately falls to the General Manager. The MA General Manager is responsible for implementation and adherence to MA Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as local, state, Federal regulations and all station operations, service delivery. Role Purpose The role requires a seasoned senior manager with a strong operational and business understanding and leadership skills. The incumbent must have the ability to run a business in a challenging environment, whilst maintaining strict Menzies Corporate Governance and Financial guidelines. Job Location: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, IL 60666. Reporting to: Director of Operations, VP of Operations Salary: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 - Pay commensurate with experience Job type: Full time, On site

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Experience in business development, sales, and commercial negotiation & pricing.
Wide ranging general management experience, with some years of senior management experience
Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in Airport ground Handling environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
Able to influence, engage and motivate at all levels.
Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness, and the ability to work accurately and independent of immediate support
All applicants must hold requisite employment authority to work in USA.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess and maintain current valid driver's license.
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Proficiency in desktop computing applications including (but not limited to) Microsoft suite of products including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Fully responsible for the safety and well-being of MA staff; promoting a Safety-First culture; and managing all other aspects of running the station.
Fully responsible for implementation and adherence to MA Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as all relevant industry, local, state, and Federal regulations.
Leads and collaborates with the senior team to maintain and enhance appropriate, effective safety and security systems, risk assessments, periodical inspections and audits, operational training programs, planning, operational processes, and service delivery.
Leads by example and provides immediate and direct feedback to Employees and colleagues.
Ensures a system for the effective delivery of safety-related briefings and the cascade of safety-related bulletins, alerts, and information
Participates in the development of station-level budget
Ensures the means for proper staffing, planning, and scheduling are in place
Ensures that processes are sufficient to ensure inventory and accounting for all Company assets, consumable parts, contracted services, and vendor payment
Fully accountable for the financial performance and compliance with Corporate Governance and Legal aspects of Menzies' businesses in the station
Regularly interacts with customers to promote the station and to measure the level of customer satisfaction
Uses customer feedback to constantly develop and improve capabilities and process
Pursues opportunities for new business and growth of existing services.
Ensures the development and implementation of the station Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Local Contingency Plan (LCP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Facility Response Plan (FRP), Environmental Emergency Response Plan (EERP), and/or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Assigns/delegates a Safety, Security, & Compliance Manager/Officer the responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the Menzies Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) and Health & Safety manual (H&S) policies at the base.
Appoints a Principal Manager for all matters relating to Security at the station per the MA Security Manual (SeMS).
Assigns a primary delegate ensuring compliance with the Menzies Aviation Quality Assurance Manual (QAM). System (EMS Assigns a primary delegate ensuring compliance with the Menzies Aviation Environmental Management).
Ensures that processes are in place to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, and safe operation of GSE equipment and vehicles.
Assists in the investigation of accidents, injuries, and near misses and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Will also evaluate root causes and recommend corrective action; and ensure that corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Ensures proper administration of the Workers' Compensation Program (Reed Group in CAN), to include timely reporting, Employee follow-up, and aggressive Return-to-Work promotion.
Leads and motivates hard working teams to deliver excellent quality and productivity.
Directs and motivates Managers to achieve agreed targets.
Reviews leading and lagging indicators of Safety and Operational performance (i.e.: SMART targets, MORSE Dashboards, Audit Findings, Recordable Injuries, Training Completion Reports; Workers Compensation (WC) Rates and Costs; AC Damage Rates and Costs; GSE Damage Rates and Costs; Preventive Maintenance Completion Rates; SmartDrive Coaching Completion Rates; SmartDrive Safety Score; Delay Reports; etc.).
Conducts routine (weekly) Staff Meetings
Completes the Manager's Self-Certifications and other Workplace Inspections (as required)
Performs routine Performance Appraisals of direct reports and provides constructive feedback for career planning, professional growth, and opportunities for improvement.
Establishes Reward and Recognition programs promoting Safe Behaviors, Procedural Compliance, and Extraordinary Performance.
Ensures the firm, fair, and consistent accountability for compliance with MA work rules and policies.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.