Warehouse Supervisor

Talentify; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Cargo Handling Supervisor to direct warehouse and cargo office staff, and to supervise drivers, X-ray units, and scanners. This outdoor role involves heavy lifting and weather exposure, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for staffing, training, performance evaluations, and ensuring documentation meets FAA/DOT guidelines. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• One year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination.
• Must pass all pre-employment checks including drug test and ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Aviation industry experience is a plus.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of departmental non-exempt employees (Cargo Office and Warehouse Agents) and warehouse leads.
• Supervise staff operating small specialized commercial vehicles, X-ray units, and handheld scanners.
• Ensure proper staffing for warehouse operations and train new employees.
• Maintain documentation to comply with airline guidelines, FAA, DOT and other regulatory agencies.
• Review operational reports to control costs and prevent delays.
• Inspect equipment and perform safety audits to ensure safety and compliance.
• Address employee concerns and coordinate with management for actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Willingness to work weekends

Outdoor work readiness

Valid driver’s license

Education

One year college certificate or technical school

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

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.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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