ORD Passenger Service Supervisor

Swissport; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport in Chicago, IL is seeking a Passenger Service Supervisor to lead a frontline team delivering outstanding customer experiences at the airport. You will motivate staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to optimize resources.

This full-time role offers health benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holiday pay, with a pay rate of $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in customer service and leadership roles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Monitor resources and control overtime payments.
• Identify training needs and coach team members.
• Manage performance through feedback and reviews.
• Resolve customer service issues and negotiate with clients.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety policies.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control activities.
• Support change and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Communication

Office literacy

Regulatory awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

Job Summary

Passenger Service Supervisor leads, motivates, engages and inspires all staff to ensure the delivery of great customer experiences in line with Swissport procedures, policies and brand values.

The expected pay rate is $25/hour. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Responsible for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental activities at the station with an objective of reducing employee injuries, aircraft, and equipment damage
• Lead by example in order to ensure we deliver consistently great customer experiences at every touchpoint
• Ensure available resources are used to the optimum level (monitor and control overtime payments)
• Support and identify training needs and where required train, coach and mentor the team
• Create and maintain a progressive, open feedback culture by managing the performance of employees
• Resolve all customer service challenges in a timely manner and assist in negotiations with new customers
• Strict implementation of Passenger Service budget
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs and policies in order to meet or exceed regulatory standards and deliver the desired customer service experience
• Ensure all safety and security processes and procedures are complied with at all times
• Manage and contribute towards change within the operational environment and maintain commercial awareness in identifying new business opportunities
• Any other duties that may be required

Your profile

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Passionate about customer service and must have relevant work experience
• Leadership and people management skills
• A proven ability to problem solving and decision‑making experience
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in country specific language
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Computer literate (Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A good understanding of all regulatory and recommended procedures that relate to the airport environment

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!