Airport Fluid Production & Safety Manager

The Inland Group of Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inland Group of Companies at MSP in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Fluid Production Manager to oversee the aircraft de-icing fluid facility. You will lead safety, operations, quality control, production, and distribution while ensuring cost-efficient use of assets and regulatory compliance at MSP.

The role demands strong leadership, budgeting, and collaboration with customers, airlines, airport authorities, and partners.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant operational management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of airport, airline, environmental services, manufacturing, or related operations leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, budgeting, financial management, and operational planning.
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to work with and/or repair pumps and motors.
• Valid driver's license, English proficiency, and ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of facility operations, including safety, employee performance, productivity, and customer service.
• Oversee the collection, processing, quality control, production, and distribution of aircraft de-icing fluid (ADF) and glycol products.
• Manage site financial performance, including budgeting, payroll coordination, invoicing, inventories, audits, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, customer contracts, company policies, and government requirements while maintaining emergency preparedness plans.
• Supervise, develop, and cross-train employees while supporting recruitment, hiring, and workforce development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, airline partners, suppliers, airport authorities, and internal stakeholders to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Operations planning

Problem solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

English proficiency

Education

College degree

Tools

Pumps repair

Motors repair

Job description

The Inland Group of Companies at MSP in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Fluid Production Manager to oversee the aircraft de-icing fluid facility. You will lead safety, operations, quality control, production, and distribution while ensuring cost-efficient use of assets and regulatory compliance at MSP.

The role demands strong leadership, budgeting, and collaboration with customers, airlines, airport authorities, and partners.