Warehouse Supervisor

Menzies Aviation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is looking for a Cargo Handling Supervisor to direct cargo operations in Philadelphia. You will coordinate workflows, ensure safety compliance, train staff, and manage personnel issues to enhance performance.

The role demands commitment to safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a college certificate, strong lifting ability, and a valid driver’s license, with willingness to work flexible hours outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• One year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screening including a drug test.
• Aviation industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of cargo handling staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Trains new employees and resolves employee concerns.
• Performs safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds

Proficient in English

Valid driver’s license

Education

One year college certificate or technical school

Job description

Role Purpose

The Cargo Handling Supervisor will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of departmental non-exempt employees such as Cargo Office and Warehouse Agents and warehouse leads. The Supervisor will also supervise staff driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles, X-ray units, and handheld scanners. This position will require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure proper staffing is scheduled for warehouse operations.
• Involved in the interviewing process, conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions and work with General Manager on final decisions in these areas.
• Trains new employees in the warehouse.
• Ensure proper documentation is prepared by staff to maintain compliance with the particular airline guidelines, FAA, DOT and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure proper build-up, break-down, storing and delivery of freight.
• Accepts or assigns an acceptance certified employee to accept dangerous goods.
• Review operational reports and resolve problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent flight or delivery delays.
• Inspects equipment to ensure specific operational and safety performance.
• Perform safety audits to ensure employee and equipment safety.
• Resolves employees concerns and submits to manager for action.
• Trains develop and educate warehouse staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• One year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment including a drug test and a ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Aviation Industry experiences a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving records
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
• Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA).

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.