LAS GSE Manager

Swissport International AG•Paradise, NV

About The Position

The LAS GSE Manager is the operational, personnel, and administrative manager of the assigned ground service equipment (GSE) and fueling maintenance organization. The role implements the fleet management strategy for the assigned department and maintains all Ground Service Equipment at the Swissport station. It includes responsibility for the assigned business units’ profit and loss, annual budget, and medium-term strategic plan, while ensuring safe, legally compliant, and efficient operations. The manager defines maintenance strategy, including decisions about in-house or outsourced work, partner selection and negotiation, and application of global maintenance policies. The position establishes organizational structure and staffing levels, develops manpower and equipment planning methods, manages human resources in conjunction with the VP and GM, and builds efficient operational processes. It also provides expertise in fleet and capital equipment sourcing and operations, works with regional operational and service teams to develop tailored strategies, and ensures adequate resources and proper operation of equipment by trained and qualified personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, such as business management, supply chain, or finance, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in GSE maintenance or equivalent work, such as general vehicle maintenance.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects, requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving.
Distinct customer focus, both internal and external.
Computer literacy, including familiarity with computer-aided maintenance tools.

Nice To Haves

Relevant military experience.
Technical background in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical areas.

Responsibilities

Define maintenance strategy, including in-house versus outsourced work, partner selection and negotiations for outsourcing and subcontracting, and application of global maintenance policies.
Define the optimal organizational structure, roles, and staffing levels for support staff and mechanics; ensure effective manpower and equipment planning.
Manage human resources in conjunction with the VP and GM, including promotions, performance tracking, pay and incentive schemes, training programs, succession planning, and talent development.
Build operational processes that support business requirements, total cost of ownership analysis, financial modeling, competitive advantage, and efficiency.
Review existing processes for equipment budgets, acquisition, repairs, maintenance, and disposal, and develop lean processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Provide expertise in fleet and capital equipment sourcing and operations, including contract negotiation, identifying suppliers, developing supplier programs, and supplier management.
Manage profit and loss for assigned business units and define the yearly budget and medium-term strategic plan.
Ensure compliance with applicable legal and safety requirements, local legislation, and Swissport standards.
Partner with regional operational teams and services business to develop strategies suited to regional profitability metrics and business models.
Maintain all Ground Service Equipment at the Swissport station.
Ensure adequate resources are available to conduct operations safely.
Ensure safety devices, machinery, vehicles, and equipment are operated correctly and only by trained, qualified, and competent people.
Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors observe safety rules.
Track economic performance against yearly budget targets, including total costs and workload, as well as Maximo compliance and staff productivity.