Manager — Material Services (Denver, CO)

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

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 directs Material Services Supervisors and Specialists, with indirect oversight of Material Specialists and Lead Material Specialists, and balances staffing and workflow across a multi-shift operation. It supports receiving, shipping, issuing, and movement of high-value aircraft parts and tooling while ensuring inventory transactions are accurate, regulatory requirements are met, and materials are available for operational needs.

This is an on-site operational leadership position. Duties may include coordinating aircraft parts and tooling between the hangar and flight line and escorting delivery vehicles within SIDA-controlled areas. The manager also supports inventory operations at stations served by contracted Materials personnel and works with departments, vendors, and union representatives to meet operational requirements.

The position contributes to service improvement, performance monitoring, reporting, technology-enabled efficiency, employee training, and safety management. Frontier describes its mission as “Make Every Flight Count” and identifies customer first, safety always, operational excellence, and one team as its core values.

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 trained, qualified, and current for assigned responsibilities.
• 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.
• Work effectively across departments and with vendors, and support applicable agreements in work with union representatives.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager