Manager, Warehousing and Distribution

American Airlines • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading an organization responsible for providing spare parts deliver service to base maintenance, repair shops, and the airline. In addition, it ensures inventory accuracy is maintained through a consistent cycle count program. Maintain stores compliance integrity through audits and direct communication with our front line employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
• 4 years experience in warehouse distribution, supply chain or a service parts industry
• Previous experience with being sensitive to diversity and having worked in a way consistent with the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, problem solving, diplomacy, and team building
• Ability to successfully coach and develop individuals
• Ability to adapt and empathize with diverse audiences
• Understanding of process improvement tools such as LEAN and Six Sigma, and ability to leverage these tools in analyzing and improving existing processes
• Demonstrated responsibility of caring for the health and safety of self, as well as, the safety of others who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions

Responsibilities

• Cares for and leads diverse employee groups, including front line team members
• Maintains effective collaboration between supply chain, production, planning, and engineering
• Helps to establish team performance objectives that will support the Company’s, maintenance, and repair shop business objectives.
• Leads the accomplishment of these team objectives to help ensure the Company’s success
• Actively participate in regular coaching/development sessions of those you lead as well as self
• Maintains audit compliance
• Works closely with other departments in Technical Operations
• Manages through supervisors and crew chiefs day to day operation requirements
• Some travel required
• Required to work long hours as the operation requires

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree