Cargo Operations Manager

Dnata; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata USA is seeking a Cargo Operations Manager to lead the station's cargo warehouse and service activities at the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You will supervise Cargo Supervisors and Agents, manage staffing, training, and labor costs, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor performance metrics, coordinate with airline customers and government agencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet service levels and budgets.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in air cargo, warehouse, logistics, airline, or transportation operations.
• Three years leading supervisors or operational teams.
• Experience managing staffing, schedules, overtime, productivity, customer requirements, and costs.
• Experience working in a safety‑sensitive, regulated, and customer‑focused operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the station's daily cargo warehouse and service operations.
• Manage staffing, training, attendance, overtime, and labor costs.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance across the operation.
• Monitor KPIs, reporting, and cost controls for the station.
• Coordinate with airline customers, airport authorities, and support teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and root-cause issue resolution.
• Oversee scheduling, workload, and overtime across shifts.
• Maintain records for training, inspections, incidents and quality.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Aviation Management / Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main, 2400 Aviation Dr Airport, DFW Airport, TX 75261, USA

DFW TEXAS, DFW Airport, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

The Cargo Operations Manager

leads the station’s day-to-day cargo warehouse and service operations. The manager is responsible for safe and timely cargo handling, staffing, customer service, regulatory compliance, and control of labor and operating costs.

This is a hands-on station leadership role. The manager works closely with supervisors, employees, airline customers, government agencies, and dnata support teams to keep the operation staffed, compliant, and meeting agreed service level.

Daily Operations

Manage daily cargo warehouse and cargo service activities, including cargo acceptance, storage, build-up, breakdown, transfer, and release.

Make sure each shift has the trained employees, equipment, and work areas needed to meet the operating plan.

Review cargo volumes, flight schedules, staffing, service performance, and operational issues throughout the day.

Respond to peak volumes, irregular operations, equipment outages, weather events, and customer changes.

Keep station leaders informed of significant service, safety, security, staffing, or customer issues.

People and Labor Management

Lead Cargo Supervisors and Agents and hold them accountable for shift performance, safety, attendance, employee conduct, and customer service.

Set clear expectations, conduct regular briefings, coach employees, complete performance reviews, and address performance or conduct concerns.

Work with Human Resources on recruiting, onboarding, attendance, employee relations, investigations, corrective action, and retention.

Prepare staffing plans and schedules based on flight activity, cargo volumes, customer requirements, employee availability, and approved headcount.

Manage overtime, timekeeping, attendance, and labor use to support service and budget targets.

Confirm that employees complete required operational, safety, security, regulatory, and customer‑specific training, and that records remain current.

Cost and Performance Management

Track labor hours, overtime, productivity, service results, equipment use, and operating expenses.

Take timely action when performance, staffing, or costs are outside the approved plan.

Review operational reports and KPIs and provide clear updates and action plans to station leadership.

Establish, monitor, analyze, and improve operational KPIs aligned with customer, contractual, and business objectives .

Develop meaningful performance measurements where customer‑defined KPIs do not exist.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, service quality, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Identify operational trends and recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive measures.

Support station budgeting and forecasting by providing accurate staffing, volume, and cost information.

Customer & Account Management

Serve as the primary operational account manager for assigned airline and cargo customers.

Maintain a thorough understanding of customer contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), operating procedures, and performance requirements.

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular operational reviews, performance discussions, and issue resolution.

Lead customer performance reviews and corrective action initiatives when service levels fall below expectations.

Make sure contractual requirements, service level agreements, and customer procedures are followed.

Investigate and resolve cargo discrepancies, delays, damages, shortages, service failures, audit findings, and escalating customer concerns.

Support business growth initiatives, operational startups, customer implementations, contract transitions, and other strategic projects.

Safety, Security, and Compliance

Enforce dnata procedures and applicable TSA, CBP, FAA, USDA, OSHA, airport, airline, and customer requirements.

Conduct routine operational and safety observations and correct unsafe or noncompliant conditions.

Lead or support investigations of injuries, security events, cargo discrepancies, service failures, and customer complaints.

Support audits and inspections and make sure corrective actions are completed on time.

Maintain accurate operational, training, safety, security, and compliance records.

Working Relationships

Coordinate with station leadership, Safety, Security, Human Resources, Finance, Training, Maintenance, and other support teams.

Work with airline representatives, freight forwarders, trucking companies, vendors, airport authorities, and government agencies as required .

Participate in station meetings and assigned operational projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration , Aviation Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and operational experience may be considered.

Experience

At least five years of experience in air cargo, warehouse, logistics , airline, or transportation operations.

At least three years of experience leading supervisors or operational teams.

Experience managing staffing, schedules, overtime, productivity, customer requirements, and operational costs.

Experience working in a safety-sensitive, regulated , and customer-focused operation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Practical knowledge of cargo warehouse and cargo service operations.

Ability to lead supervisors and hourly employees across multiple shifts.

Ability to make sound decisions and remain visible in a fast‑paced operation.

Strong communication , organization, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to use Microsoft Office and cargo or workforce systems to review schedules, reports, and performance data.

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when required by the operation.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain and maintain required airport identification and security clearances.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.

Main, 2400 Aviation Dr Airport, DFW Airport, TX 75261, USA,

DFW TEXAS, DFW Airport, Dallas, Texas, United States of America