Air Operations Manager – Global Freight & Compliance

GEODIS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development programs

Employee mentorship

Wellness and financial wellness perks

Job summary

GEODIS in Chicago, IL is seeking an Air Operations Manager to direct import and export operations for the station, ensuring compliant, productive, and profitable performance.

You will monitor team productivity, establish new accounts, train staff, review reports, and coordinate on-site technologies while interfacing with clients and internal teams to grow efficiencies and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Deep knowledge of international air freight procedures and regulations (AES, AMS, TSA) and Incoterms
• Proficiency with MS Office(Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze complex information and write reports and procedures
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead and develop teams across shifts

Responsibilities

• Direct import/export operations for the station and related functions.
• Monitor team productivity and assign new accounts.
• Establish new accounts based on client information.
• Initiate and manage new client startup processes.
• Train team members on new client accounts.
• Review daily reports to prevent errors and address discrepancies.
• Manage hiring, coaching, and performance of employees.
• Ensure records of time and attendance are kept.
• Oversee on-site technologies and provide cross-station support.
• Attend industry seminars and conferences.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Air freight procedures

Customs regulations

AES/AMS/TSA knowledge

IATA/ICAO rules

Incoterms

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

GEODIS in Chicago, IL is seeking an Air Operations Manager to direct import and export operations for the station, ensuring compliant, productive, and profitable performance.

You will monitor team productivity, establish new accounts, train staff, review reports, and coordinate on-site technologies while interfacing with clients and internal teams to grow efficiencies and service quality.