Regional Vice President, Cargo

Swissport International Ltd., is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. Swissport is employing over 40,000 dedicated professionals, serving over 650 client companies at 180 stations in 38 countries on five continents. Swissport delivers unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Fueling and Aircraft Maintenance. We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Consider being a part of an organization that has earned recognition as Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year for consecutive years in a row and has been rewarded Ground Handling Agent of the Year and received the Cargo Africa Award for the second time in a row. Our mission is simple - "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience."

Role & Function

To efficiently and profitably manage and direct a specific Business Unit through providing a quality product over a range of ground handling services to its customer base and to expand the customer base/new locations accordingly.

To meet and, where possible, improve on the targets operational, as set out in the Business Plan and in the Budget.

Responsibilities:

• Planning
  • Resource planning (manpower, equipment and facilities).
• Ensuring
  • Establish and maintain a high quality standard of service performance.
  • Maintain close and effective business relationships with customer airline's management.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with the various control authorities such as Airport Management, Customs, Immigration, US Homeland Security, US TSA, etc.
  • Ensures growth of sales and business development and supports Station Manager initiatives
  • Ensures a Corporate guidance for Stations regarding Operational & Safety SOP's.
• Controlling
  • Ensure that administrative and control procedures are established and maintained.
  • Ensure all equipment and facility costs are in line with business development.
• Supporting
  • Implement, maintain and closely supervise all safety and security measures related to people, equipment, facilities and aircraft involved in the operation.
  • Ensure that there is a progressive personnel policy governing the recruitment, training and development of staff.
  • Ensure that there is an efficient and effective communications system between Upper Management and the Station Managers.
  • Provide any needed support to Stations in dealings with customers, authorities and labor organizations.
• Authority
  • Handling procedures within the given regulatory framework
  • Personnel matters
  • Business development within the framework of the approved Business Plan
  • Finance competence as authorized by Corporate SOP
• Key Performance Indicators
  • Quality targets as set by Swissport and/or as agreed with customers
  • Injuries versus hours worked
  • Cargo 2000 Compliance
  • ISO Compliance

Qualifications Required:

• MBA or equivalent required
• 10 years of experience in the cargo or logistics industry with a minimum of 5 years executive level experience leading and developing teams
• Strong leadership qualities
• Previous P&L responsibility
• Proven track record in high volume - low margin industries
• Strategic and commercial thinker
• Excellent business acumen
• Solid Negotiation skills

Required competencies

• Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Analysis & Judgment
• People Management
• Strategic Direction
• Decision Making / Problem Solving
• Financial / Commercial Acumen

Salary commensurate with experience. Selection will be based on candidate qualifications, company requirements and individual assessment results.

Swissport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free Workplace.