Operations Supervisor

John Menzies; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation, based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, seeks a Supervisor to support the launch of a new operation and oversee daily station management. You will establish compliant processes, recruit and schedule staff, onboard new hires, and liaise with airport authorities to ensure smooth, safe operations.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, attention to regulatory detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing airport operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with airport authorities and suppliers.
• Experience in Health, Safety & Environmental management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage airport security badge applications, driving permits, and training for staff.
• Coordinate escorting rights for operations in restricted areas.
• Build relationships with airport authorities and contacts to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with on-site stakeholders and manage goods, spare parts, mail and communications.
• Review and report compliance requirements from Customs, taxes, licenses.
• Set up facilities with furniture, utilities and connections.
• Coordinate with contractors for cleaning, repairs, equipment maintenance and supplies.

Skills

Business management knowledge

Health & safety management

Stakeholder relationships

Team leadership

Working under pressure

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As part of the launch of a new operation at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the Supervisor will support and oversee the setup and daily management of station operations. This role will play a key part in establishing strong foundations for the operation, ensuring compliance with airport regulations, and fostering strong relationships with local stakeholders.

The Supervisor will be responsible for administrative and operational tasks, including recruitment, team scheduling, employee onboarding, security badge applications, and liaising with airport authorities. This position requires strong organisational and leadership skills as well as commitment to operational excellence.

What you will be doing

• Manage the application process for airport security badges, driving permit and airport training for employees, ensuring full compliance with airport regulations.
• Coordinate and secure the necessary escorting rights for operational activities within restricted areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities and key contacts to ensure smooth operations and future growth.
• Keep in contacts with key stakeholders, receive goods, spare parts, mail and communications on site.
• Explore compliance process at the airport to report internally all requirements from Customs, taxes, license requirements.
• Set up facilities fit for operations, with required furniture utilities and connections.
• Ensure liaison with key contractors (cleaning, repairing, equipment maintenance, supplies, lessors etc) in order to set up proper operations start with no disruption

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Working knowledge of general business management
• Demonstrable experience of Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships, in particular with business partners, airport authorities and suppliers
• Proven extensive experience in team leadership and development
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.