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Air Cargo General Manager (Chicago, Illinois, US) @ Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About WFS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel. Consults with airport management. Manages and motivates operational personnel. 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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Maintain and control all required aspects of the operation in accordance with the corporate security program and TSA legislation. Ensure that the required company audit requirements are undertaken to ensure continuity and compliance at all times. Read, understand and clarify the implementation of the site-specific security plan and ensure that all WFS staff are issued with a relevant company ID and that they are required to display this identity badge. Enforces compliance of personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Directs investigations into cause of internal and external complaints relating to the facility. May negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to manage and motivate personnel.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to write memos that conform to prescribed style and format.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to effectively present information to top management, and/or boards of directors. Ability to work with mathematical concepts.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Report to work on a regular and timely basis.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Bachelor&apos;s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Must have strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Walk short distances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Reach above and/or below shoulder.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Perks &amp; Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want your pay in advance? </b></em> Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? </b></em> On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Need quality medical care? </b></em> Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want WFS Employee Extras? </b></em>Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping &amp; More!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? </b></em>Wellness Programs offered to all employees!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want to invest in your future? </b></em>401k program offered!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Looking to grow and have a career with us? </b></em> Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.</span></span></p></div></div></div>

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