Manager - Airport Operations Ramp Service

United AirlinesNewark, NJ
Onsite

About The Position

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day. The Manager Airport Operations Ramp Service is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Ramp Operations. Lead, align and develop front line supervisors and front-line employees. Utilize operational expertise and decision-making capability, financial, technology, logistics and management disciplines to support and create strategic objectives and direction. Execute station financial and operational plans and adjust as needed throughout the year in order to achieve corporate and local station goals. Excel in goal directed leadership, analytical thinking, financial controls, budgeting, customer service and policy/procedures. Requires in depth knowledge of department work rules and good relationship with Union leaders.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years of operational leadership experience
  • Change Management experience
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to lead and develop Leaders and frontline employees
  • Ability to lead and sustain continuous improvement environment and initiatives.
  • Ability to engage employees at all levels and build a positive working environment
  • Able to attain specific clearances including but are not limited to FAA / TSA / Airport Authority / US Customs
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of leadership experience
  • 3+ years Airport Hub Ramp Operations leadership experience
  • Extensive experience in managing station ramp, cargo & mail, deicing and receipt and dispatch operations.
  • Excellent employee and union relations as well as experience administering union contracts.
  • Experience in relationship building and negotiation with contract vendors, government agencies, such as Airport Authority, Headquarters support organizations, and other airlines leadership.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in large departmental environment.
  • Business acumen
  • Strong Union Relations background
  • Collaboration skills in regard to implementation of a CBA.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize safe operational performance, financial controls, i.e. Overtime, GSE Abuse and Safety Performance Metrics
  • Operational planning and safe implementation of all ground handling activities
  • Management and frontline employee interaction and business/employee relationship development
  • Interface and work with department heads, Business Partners, Government Agencies, Airport Authority & Vendor Leadership
  • Strategically planning/long-term development of department operations

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • accident & disability
  • parental leave
  • employee assistance program
  • commuter
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • flight privileges
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