Senior Cargo Operations & Load Planning Lead

Deutsche Post; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL Group is seeking a Joint Ventures Operations Lead to manage cargo operations at the CVG Hub in Erlanger, KY. The role focuses on processing time-sensitive materials, coordinating loads, and ensuring safe handling of shipments from pickup to delivery.

You will operate terminals and scanners, plan nightly aircraft loads, and maintain currency in all equipment and procedures. A High School Diploma is required, with prior ramp/cargo experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous experience in Ramp/Cargo/Sort Operations.
• Senior service, production, or support roles highly experienced in area of responsibility.
• Performs all of the standard and some specialized, more complex aspects of the function.

Responsibilities

• Breaks down station material, including transfer and inbound materials.
• Performs sort, load, unload, and other material handling activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Operates computer terminal to communicate with service centers regarding outgoing materials, flight materials, flight numbers, shipping methods, and any unusual activities.
• Operates scanner to process all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Plans nightly aircraft loads based on preferred load positioning, volume of material, scheduled aircraft type, routing, and material to be moved.
• Understands load priority and makes decisions on load placement including assignment of material to be held off of a scheduled flight.
• Communicates excess weight and/or bulk issues to Hub Operations and Systems Operations Control.

Skills

Ramp/Cargo Operations

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Sort/Loader Equipment

Job description

Deutsche Post DHL Group is seeking a Joint Ventures Operations Lead to manage cargo operations at the CVG Hub in Erlanger, KY. The role focuses on processing time-sensitive materials, coordinating loads, and ensuring safe handling of shipments from pickup to delivery.

You will operate terminals and scanners, plan nightly aircraft loads, and maintain currency in all equipment and procedures. A High School Diploma is required, with prior ramp/cargo experience highly valued.