Manager - Material Services (PHL)

Frontier Airlines, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,331; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for you and family

Buddy passes

Travel discounts

Dress for your Day environment

Flexible work schedules

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Material Services to oversee the workforce and processes for receiving, shipping, and issuing multi‑million‑dollar assets. You will ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across inventory transactions in a multi‑site, multi‑shift environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain, 5+ years in a multi‑site warehouse, and 2+ years in people management. Experience in aviation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field is required.
• 5+ years in a multi-site warehouse environment with 2+ years supervising staff.
• Experience in airline or aviation field preferred.
• Inventory control experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License for SIDA badge driving privileges.

Responsibilities

• Direct Material Services Supervisors and Material Specialists in performing daily inventory transactions, shipping, and receiving duties and ensure regulatory compliance of all actions.
• Ensure personnel within the department are trained and qualified to perform assigned duties.
• Manage workflow and workforce scheduling across multiple shifts.
• Develop and implement BMPs that meet and exceed internal customer expectations.
• Provide continuous training and cross‑training opportunities to staff.
• Complete various metric and management reports along with Inventory Analyst.
• Maintain warehouses in showcase quality at all times.
• Implement technology to generate efficiencies and increased accuracy of all transactions.
• Direct supervision across shifts and roles up to Sr. Manager Materials Management duties.

Skills

Inventory control

People management

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Pay or shift range: $72,000 USD to $96,331 USD

Salary Range: $72,000 - $96,331

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager of Material Services maintains an adequate workforce that coincides with the cyclical demands of receiving, shipping, and issuing Frontier multi‑million‑dollar assets to the appropriate internal and external customers. Maintains highest level of accuracy and regulatory compliance related to all inventory transactions. Manages the above function in a multi‑site, multiple shift environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed. These duties include but are not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier
  
  
  • Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management
  
  
  • Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls
  
  
  • Promote safety
  
  
  • Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement
  
  
  • Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks
  
  
  • Manage risk acceptable level: blue or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix
  
  
  
  


• Direct Material Services Supervisors and Material Specialists in performing daily inventory transactions, shipping, and receiving duties and ensure regulatory compliance of all actions.


• Ensure that all personnel within the department are properly trained and qualified to perform the assigned duties.


• Manage workflow and workforce scheduling across multiple shifts to fulfill the above function.


• Develop and implement best management practices (BMPs) that meet and exceed internal customer expectations. Monitor these departmental performance standards.


• Provide continuous training to staff and provide cross‑training/job rotation opportunities to staff when possible.


• Complete various metric and management reports along with Inventory Analyst.


• Maintain warehouse(s) in showcase quality at all times.


• Implement use of technology to generate efficiencies and increased accuracy of all transactions.


• Vol. D in departments without Supervisors, ensure that personnel within the department including themselves have current training and qualifications to perform assigned tasks Vol. D.


• Manage/Lead Material Services Supervisors and indirectly supervise Material Specialists.


• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Sr. Manager Materials Management.


• Coordinate with other departments and vendors as need in ensuring cooperation and compliance to support Frontier’s daily Operational requirements.


• Monitors inventory control process & procedures at stations where contract Materials personnel are in place and assists in providing ongoing training & support as required.

Authority

• Holds authority over Material Services Specialist and Lead Material Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.


• 5+ years of experience in a multi‑site warehouse environment required, 2+ of which in a materials environment and 3+ of which managing or supervising direct reports required.


• Prior experience working in an airline or related aviation field preferred.


• Inventory Control experience required.


• Valid Driver’s License for SIDA Badge driving privileges at Denver International Airport.


• Transport aircraft parts and tooling between hangar and flight line.


• Escort delivery vehicles into SIDA‑controlled areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Frontier’s GMM and all other regulatory requirements associated with Part 121 of Federal Aviation Regulations.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to interface with cross‑functional departments.


• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Visio).


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.


• Ability to interface with union officials and maintain integrity of agreement.


• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer.

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.


• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.


• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.


• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.


• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.


• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.


• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long‑term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.


• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non‑profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 9/24/26 midnight MST.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug‑Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre‑employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.