Air Logistics General Manager

Worldwide Flight Services - Windsor, CT

Part-time - Manager

Windsor, CT

10,001+ employees

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The Air Logistics General Manager at Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating warehouse and freight cargo operations at the BDL Connecticut location. This role involves managing a large workforce in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with safety and security standards, and collaborating with upper management to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control staff to promote a workplace culture of teamwork, self-motivation, and pride.
• Develop next level leaders and managers in both leadership and management skills.
• Supervise staff to meet business needs and facilitate successful outcomes by following carrier's Service Level Agreement performance standards.
• Prepare various operational reports, providing weekly and monthly data regularly, including special reports requested on an ad hoc basis to senior leaders across the network.
• Ensure operational leadership is monitoring and instructing Ramp and Warehouse Agents to follow safety rules and safety standards that are in place.
• Participate in recruiting activities, interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
• Assist in employee relations and/or conflict resolution, prepare performance appraisals, provide input for counseling's and terminations.
• Maintain security under TSA, USCBP, and FAA regulations, challenging any persons not displaying an airport I.D. badge within a WFS warehouse or Airport Operational Area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or two to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• 8-10 years of leadership and management experience required.
• Prior experience in managing a workforce of 200 or more employees.
• Ability to work across the 24/7 schedule based on the needs of the business.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in Logistics, Cargo, Transportation, Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Airport operations in a fast-paced operational environment.

Benefits

• Access to up to 50% of earned wages through the Daily Pay app.
• On-the-spot awards for top performers through the Awardco Platform.
• Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees.
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More for WFS employees.
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees.
• 401k program with company match.
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility and transfers.