Supervisor Customer Service - ORF

Southwest Airlines • Norfolk, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading People and helping Southwest deliver safe, friendly, and on-time service each day. The Supervisor Customer Service at Southwest Airlines manages and supports Customer Service Agents, Operations Agents, and Skycaps. They ensure work is done safely and on time, help solve problems, and respond to Customer questions. Supervisors also monitor scheduling, training, and daily reports, and share important updates with the Team. They collaborate with other Airport Operations Teams to keep flights on schedule and Customers happy.

Requirements

• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Airlines Operation Management Customer Service
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
• Ability to obtain GSC (Ground Security Coordinator) qualification and comply with DOT (Department of Transportation) drug and alcohol testing program
• May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work on international flights
• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to lift and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for an extended period
• Ability to perform assigned duties with potential exposure to excessive noise, vibration, and/or sensory conditions
• Ability to perform assigned duties in outdoor and inclement weather conditions
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services, including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and their applications
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to recognize and address performance and safety concerns in a timely manner
• Ability to ensure all equipment is maintained and available for the operation

Responsibilities

• Actively coordinate with all Departments to maintain the station's on-time performance, Employee morale, and Customer satisfaction
• Respond to and resolve Customer questions, requests, or complaints
• Oversee day-to-day airport operations to create a safe, secure, and legally compliant service-conscious environment
• Meet or exceed performance goals through effective decisions
• Assign and track Agents for training compliance
• Coordinate actively with all Departments to maintain the Station's on-time performance
• Report status updates to leaders and employees consistently
• Drive performance processes by forecasting operational situations that may impact the operation, monitoring and achieving results against key metrics, and holding responsible parties accountable for results, review and ensure accurate delay coding
• Work with staff planning to build bids that are in line with department’s hourly goals
• Perform administrative duties daily, such as building of shift bids, closing bids, daily work assignments, daily payroll, and attendance reports, monitoring staffing in all areas and verifying that overtime is used properly
• Assure proper administration of labor contracts or agreements, emphasizing minimal labor disputes
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed