LHS Operations Manager - Minneapolis / Saint Paul Airport

About the position

The Luggage Handling System Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of airport operations at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Airport. This role ensures efficient and safe functioning of airport operations, manages a team of operations staff, coordinates with airlines and airport authorities, and implements operational procedures and policies. The Operations Manager also plays a crucial role in crisis management and is tasked with continuously analyzing and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency and passenger experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as full owner of all maintenance strategies and plans; focused on meeting business needs
• Executes effective PM and work order programs using predictive and preventive technologies
• Has a pulse on day-to-day operations to understand priorities
• Actively promotes a safety culture and creates strong partnerships with business partners to foster an environment where safety is embedded into everyday practices
• Ensures maintenance team members are meeting performance KPI's
• Provides measurable performance expectations and holds team members accountable for delivering the goals
• Regularly evaluates the development opportunities of the team, and provides a plan for success
• Human capital & resourcing strategy to build the talent pipeline for skilled maintenance craft
• May be assigned other duties as required

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Minimum of 5 plus years of general maintenance/mechanical experience, including electrical, control systems, etc.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of adaptive technologies or methods as necessary
• Bachelor's degree is not required but preferred
• Effectively communicate both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation