Air Export Leader

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

RRSP+ Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible

Career Advancement: Opportunities for 

And more!

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced Air Export Leader to lead a team of Air Export and Gateway Operations professionals, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, KPI achievement and service delivery.

You will serve as the primary escalation point for shipment and customer issues, partnering with Air Product, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, CHB and other stakeholders to support day-to-day operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Air freight forwarding experience required.
• Strong air export operational knowledge required.
• Gateway operations experience preferred.
• Leadership/people development experience preferred.
• Customer service, problem-solving, and escalation management skills required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Air Operations professionals.
• Manage team performance, KPIs, productivity, and service delivery.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex shipment and customer issues.
• Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Air Product, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, CHB, Transportation, and other stakeholders.
• Support day-to-day air export and gateway operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, IOPs, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Support customer implementations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Air export operations

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Operational systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description

Maersk is seeking an experienced Air Export Leader to lead a team of Air Export and Gateway Operations professionals. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, team performance, KPI achievement, and service delivery while serving as the primary escalation point for shipment and customer issues. The successful candidate will bring strong air export and gateway operational knowledge and a passion for developing people and leading teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Air Operations professionals
• Manage team performance, KPIs, productivity, and service delivery
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex shipment and customer issues
• Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction
• Partner with Air Product, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, CHB, Transportation, and other stakeholders
• Support day-to-day air export and gateway operations as needed
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, IOPs, regulatory requirements, and company procedures
• Support customer implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Air freight forwarding experience required
• Strong air export operational knowledge required
• Gateway operations experience, including airline coordination and consolidations, preferred
• Leadership, team lead, coaching, or people development experience preferred
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and escalation management skills
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00*

*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• RRSP+ Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development
• And more!

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