IAD Ramp Manager

Swissport International AG

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred but not mandatory
  • 3-5 years of managerial experience in ground handling operations
  • Strong focus on procedural compliance, safety practices, and continuous improvement processes
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines effectively
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing operating budgets for annual approval
  • Plan resources effectively, including manpower and equipment
  • Ensure service levels are consistently met
  • Maintain relationships with customers and authorities like Airport Management
  • Monitor and control performance KPIs such as baggage handling and on-time departures
  • Enforce compliance with company rules and take corrective actions when necessary
  • Implement and supervise safety and security measures related to ground handling operations

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Life insurance options
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Vision insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Ramp Manager efficiently and profitably manages and direct ramp activities by providing a safe, quality product covering a range of ground handling services to its customers.

The expected pay rate is $100,000-$120,000/year. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Eligibility Requirement: Candidates who are currently employed by Hallmark Aviation Services are not eligible for consideration for this position.

Your activities

Planning
  • Assist in the preparation of the operating budgets for the following year for prior approval by the General Manager
  • Efficient Resource Planning (manpower, equipment).
  • Must comply with Swissport's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies

Quality Management
  • Ensure service levels are achieved
  • Maintain close and effective business relationships with customer, and various control authorities such as Airport Management, Customs, Immigration
  • Establish strong leadership within all supervisors and ramp employees through excellent communication skills and a positive work environment

Controlling & Reporting
  • Monitor and control performance KPIs such as baggage delivery/handling, on time arrivals/departures, etc. and ensure they are within established goals
  • Ensure that all records of all transactions relating to the operation are maintained
  • Ensure that administrative and control policies and procedures are maintained
  • Assures all employees comply with company rules and procedures and other authority requirements
  • Take disciplinary action with subordinates as needed

Supporting
  • Ensure that there are effective planning methods and procedures in place to ensure that there are adequate resources, both manpower and equipment, to meet operational needs
  • Implement, maintain and closely supervise all safety and security measures related to people, equipment, facilities and aircraft involved in the operation
  • Solves conflicts/irregularities and takes appropriate action
  • Participate in meetings internally and externally as may be required
  • Implements and monitors the local emergency plan


Your profile
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree a plus, but not required
  • 3-5 years of managerial experience in the ground handling operations with strong focus on procedural compliance, safety practices and continuous improvement processes
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly motivated self-starter, who can effectively prioritize, multi-task and manage to accomplish objectives within prescribed deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of ground handling operations and services
  • Outstanding communication skills including written, oral, interpersonal and presentation
  • Ability to be "on call" 24/7 for emergencies
  • The nature of this position demands discretion, good judgment and prompt, accurate decision-making, as well as the management of complex situations
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather


What we offer
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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