Head of Operations, Air Freight USA

CMA CGM

$110K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in air freight operations or logistics management
  • Strong understanding of international freight regulations and compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-tech customer accounts
  • Proven track record in operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Experience managing teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end operational oversight of Air Freight business
  • Enhance service reliability and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Drive productivity and compliance within air freight operations
  • Implement standardized processes across gateway facilities
  • Collaborate with various departments to optimize service delivery
  • Oversee gateway performance and operational support teams
  • Support profitable growth while managing high-tech customer implementation

Benefits

  • Multiple health plans with employer contributions to HSA
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Paid Time Off including paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Full Job Description
The Head of Operations - Air Freight (High-Tech Accounts & USA Gateway Operations) is responsible for the end-to-end operational leadership of the company's Air Freight business supporting strategic High-Tech customers and all USA Air Gateway Operations.

This role is accountable for delivering operational excellence, customer satisfaction, service reliability, productivity, compliance, and financial performance across the air freight network. The position ensures seamless execution of complex international air freight solutions while driving standardized processes, operational governance, and continuous improvement across gateway facilities and stations supporting strategic high-tech customers.

The Head of Operations partners closely with Commercial, Global and Regional Key Account Management, Product, Procurement, Customs Brokerage, Ground Transportation, Warehousing, Finance, IT, and Global Operations to ensure exceptional service delivery while supporting profitable business growth.

The role has direct responsibility for operational execution, gateway performance, customer implementation, and operational support teams across the Air Freight organization.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.

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