Supervisor - Airport Operations Ramp Service

Airport Operations - Ramp Service Supervisor

The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of a work area and front-line employees in an operational environment
• Serve as a subject matter expert on safety, service and procedures
• Focus on leading and developing the skills of front-line employees with the goal of delivering consistent and excellent customer service, and delivering a quality product in accordance with Company guidelines
• Ensure consistency on operational service and product delivery
• Engage with front-line employees to review metrics and gain their commitment to act in accordance with Company guidelines and union agreements to help achieve goals
• Support standard work and continuous improvement processes
• Supervise the performance of a team and work area, taking action as vital to ensure daily operational goals are met
• Assess and delegate the appropriate work assignments to front-line employees
• Provide front-line employees with regular mentoring, feedback and recognition as appropriate
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem solving to assist front-line employees in accomplishing work
• Conduct investigations as appropriate into performance, safety, damages and injuries, complaints, and other work issues
• Provide technical guidance and interpret Company guidelines and procedures and/or union agreements to assist front-line employees in performing functional tasks and ensure that safety, security, and service are delivered consistently
• Partner with vendor supervisor staff to define and address performance impacting shared goals and service delivery to United's customers
• Complete all required regulatory and Company required documentation of activities
• Participate in collateral projects

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
• Strong sense of ownership, understands operations and how to translate knowledge to business goals
• Continuous improvement
• Customer Focus
• Conflict resolution, accountability, collaboration, engagement/motivation
• Safety orientation
• Planning/multi-tasking
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Decision making with an ability to lead
• Proficient in IT systems and common software appropriate to work group
• Experience leading and influencing a team and customer service experience
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24/hour/7 day a week operation including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, and acceptable driving record
• Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, with the exception of military duty or government-approved exceptions
• 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant job experience will be equally considered
• Digital literacy including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience leading Union personnel a plus
• Experience working in Airport Operations, including Ramp Service