Job Description

Job description

About the job

The General Manager at our Allentown, PA location plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, warehouse and freight cargo operations in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Manages and motivates warehouse and airport ramp personnel in a 24/7/365 operation. Confers and cooperates with upper management in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures. Analyzes records of daily operations to maintain knowledge of station activities. Reviews and analyzes expenditures, financial and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits. Prepares recommendations on findings for upper management evaluation. Recommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment which would increase efficiency and services. Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of facility budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control staff to promote a workplace culture of teamwork, self-motivation, and pride within a diversified and multi-cultural work environment.
• 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 to senior leaders across the network.
• Ensure operational leadership is monitoring and instructing Airport Ramp and Warehouse Associates 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, and provide input for counselings and terminations.
• Demonstrate diligence required to maintain security under Sacramento International Airport, Airport Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Customs/Border Protection (USCBP) Regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Challenge any persons not displaying an airport I.D. badge within a WFS warehouse or any Airport Operational Area. (AOA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Airline/Logistics/Transportation experience preferred
• Must have prior experience in managing a workforce of 200 or more employees
• 8-10 years of leadership and management experience required
• Must possess leadership skills with the ability to train and develop managers and front-line personnel
• Must be able to continually respond to and prioritize within a fluid work environment
• Must have the ability to work across the 24/7 schedule based on the needs of the business
• Must have strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

· English proficiency (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, listening)

· Mental abilities (e.g., visual observation and identification, mental rotation)

· Interpersonal skills (e.g., customer service, dependability)

· Computer literate with proficient use of software and/or computer programs (MS Office, SAP)

· Knowledge of advanced arithmetic and mathematics

· Knowledge of airline codes, prefixes, and common cargo abbreviations

· Comprehension of airway bill

· Attention to detail

· Ability to prepare written documents, communications, and counseling notices

· Ability to follow instructions from the General Manager and customer(s)

· Ability to act in a managerial position and give direction to Supervisors

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

· Ability to work in a warehouse environment.

· Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.

Perks & Benefits

· Want your pay in advance? All team members can access up to 50% of earned wages when you need them through the Daily Pay app!

· Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition ? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!

· Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!

· Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!

· Looking to stay healthy and improve your life ? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!

· Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered with company match!

· Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

· WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals .

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