General Manager at dnata in San Diego, CA

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.
On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

As a dnata General Manager, you have an essential role of continuously optimizing and aligning operational efficiencies to promote a successful and productive workforce. You will lead a safety centric culture, maintain compliance with all authorities, drive customer service, and keep the promises our customers make.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a safety centric culture through consistent execution and implementation of company resources and processes.

Responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the SMS/IMS at the station level

Ensure that your station operates in compliance with all company policies and procedures, and adheres to the company's mission, vision, and values statements.

Ensure consistent practices and processes are utilized around asset management, financial reporting, state, and local government regulations.

Direct management and supervisory staff responsible for the primary business functions at the Station.

Direct and participate in the acquisition, training, and on-boarding of team members.

Leverage knowledge of all SLA and SGHA’s for current and future customers to deliver on our commitments.

Develop teams to improve work performance and maximize potential through succession planning, KPI achievement, coaching, ongoing training, and  mentoring.

Establish and maintain a structured communication process between  departments, groups, and team members to support the Station’s commitments to customers, individuals, and our Company.

Regularly interact and obtain feedback from customers to promote the Station and measure the level of customer satisfaction to improve capabilities and processes.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained through proper use of flight and personnel schedules.

Encourage employee suggestions and involvement in the improvement and growth of the Station, its processes, and people.

Responsible for financial management including capital expenditures, forecasting, budgeting, audit performance and expense management.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree or 6+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full knowledge of airline ramp service handling procedures, aviation safety and security procedures.

Effective communication skills.

Analytical and organizational skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.

Possess/maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.

Travel as required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.