Aircraft and Warehouse Handling Expert - Duty Manager

Lufthansa Cargo; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Long Disability

Education

up to 60 Sick Days

15-20 Vacation Days

Flex Holidays

Short Disability

Flight privileges

401k plan

Family Policy

Healthcare

Job summary

Lufthansa Cargo in the United States seeks a warehouse operations specialist to support the local/regional plan and coordinate the world-wide handling strategy. You will help ensure efficient cargo flow, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, performance monitoring, and subcontractor oversight, with opportunities to manage mail, DGR procedures, and flight/truck logistics. 3–6 years in export/import warehouse ops are required and US work authorization is necessary.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of aircraft ground operations is a plus.
• Experience in warehouse and logistics management is essential.
• Strong problem solving and attention to safety and quality are expected.
• Legal U.S. work permit is required; willing to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the local/regional operations business plan and measures for the global handling strategy.
• Assist in cost/budget analysis and performance tracking.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Handle mail OAL, DGR storage, DGR training, FAA and TSA regulations, and warehouse/weight/volume checks.
• Follow Quality Manual procedures and promote a preventative culture using the available tools.
• Assist in managing all warehouse tasks and documentation (flight/truck handling, cargo storage, acceptance and delivery).
• Takeover of additional tasks when required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Warehouse management

Logistics management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

University degree desirable

Job description

Step into the heart of our global mission.

Would you like to be the vital link that keeps the world connected? Are you looking for a role that orchestrate the seamless flow of goods across continents and empower a dedicated team? If the answer is Yes, come and see what we have to offer!

Tasks

• Support the implementation of the local/regional operations business plan & measures meant for the support of the worldwide handling strategy
• Assist in the analysis of cost/budget achievements/service element and performance
• Monitor the performance of subcontractors to ensure required performance levels/request required corrective action
• Responsible for handling of mail OAL, DGR storage, DGR training, FAA and TSA regulations, warehouse/weight and volume checks and any irregularities
• Work according to documented Quality Manual procedures and promote a preventative culture using the tools provided
• Assist in the management of all warehouse affairs/documentation (handling of flights and trucks, storage of cargo, physical acceptance and delivery)
• Takeover of additional tasks when required

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Disability
• Education
• up to 60 Sick Days
• 15-20 Vacation Days
• Flex Holidays
• Short Disability
• Flight privileges
• 401k plan
• Family Policy
• Healthcare

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• University Degree or equivalent higher education diploma desirable
• 3-6 years’ experience in export and import warehouse operations
• Experience with aircraft ground operations is desirable
• Fluency in English language required
• Knowledge of warehouse and logistics management
• Qualification according to CHM / GOM
• Computer literate as user
• Excellent problem solving
• Excellent quality consciousness
• Excellent safety and security
• Excellent commitment
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.
• CV/Resume required
• Company will not provide relocation assistance