Manager — Material Services (Denver, CO)
About The Position
The Manager — Material Services leads the people, processes, and inventory operations that support Frontier’s aircraft maintenance organization at Denver International Airport (DEN). The role oversees Material Services Supervisors and Specialists across multiple shifts, coordinating staffing and work related to receiving, shipping, and issuing aircraft parts and tooling. It helps ensure inventory transactions are accurate, regulatory requirements are met, warehouse standards are maintained, and materials are available to support operations. The position also provides indirect oversight to Material Specialists and Lead Material Specialists and coordinates with departments, vendors, and contracted Materials teams. This is an on-site operational leadership role supporting a multi-shift materials operation. Work may include coordinating aircraft parts and tooling between the hangar and flight line and escorting delivery vehicles in SIDA-controlled areas. The manager also leads performance and efficiency initiatives and supports assigned Safety Management System activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and monitoring safety controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of experience in a multi-site warehouse environment.
- At least two years of experience in a materials environment.
- At least three years of experience managing or supervising direct reports.
- Inventory-control experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain required SIDA driving privileges.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and with vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Ability to work with union representatives and support applicable agreements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Previous airline or aviation-industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct Material Services Supervisors and Material Specialists in daily inventory, shipping, and receiving activities.
- Manage staffing, workflow, and scheduling across multiple shifts.
- Help ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and current for assigned responsibilities.
- Lead Material Services Supervisors and provide indirect oversight to Material Specialists and Lead Material Specialists.
- Coordinate with departments and vendors to support daily operational requirements.
- Maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance across inventory transactions.
- Monitor inventory-control processes and procedures at stations supported by contracted Materials personnel.
- Provide training and support to contracted teams as needed.
- Maintain warehouse operations and standards.
- Coordinate movement of aircraft parts and tooling between the hangar and flight line.
- Develop and implement practices that strengthen service to internal customers.
- Monitor departmental performance standards.
- Partner with the Inventory Analyst to prepare metrics and management reports.
- Identify opportunities to use technology to improve efficiency and transaction accuracy.
- Provide cross-training and job-rotation opportunities when appropriate.
- Coordinate assigned Safety Management System activities and support SMS development, implementation, maintenance, and integration.
- Identify hazards and participate in safety-risk assessments and change management.
- Monitor the effectiveness of safety-risk controls and promote safe practices.
- Support required safety-performance expectations and risk-management thresholds.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to role and eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement savings options.
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
- Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, subject to program rules and availability.
- Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules.
- Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services, and vendors.
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
