Cargo Duty Manager
Job Description
Job title: Cargo Duty Manager
Company: Pertemps
Job description: Job Description
We have a great opportunity for a Cargo Duty Manager position at London Heathrow Airport (TW6) to work for a leading player in the air freight and logistics industry.
As a Cargo Duty Manager, you will be reporting to the Operations Manager and will manage a newly created special cargo handling department. You will be responsible for monitoring the performance of all departments responsible for imports, exports, and dangerous goods for all its multi-cargo facility sites.
Your primary role will be to monitor the performance of the warehouse, transport, and cargo office functions using a mixture of IT software and hands-on operational management experience. You will be accountable for ensuring that all departments are performing at their best.
This is a permanent opportunity and will require the successful individual to work a mixed shift pattern that will include 2 day and 2 night shifts followed by 4 days off.
This role is ideal for a highly skilled individual in air cargo logistics who uses software to manage performance delivery.
The duties and responsibilities of the Cargo Duty Manager will include:
- To monitor the data flow for cargo shipments to be processed and provide analysis on the best possible solutions to optimise business performance and mitigate delays to meet customer service levels.
- Report any detriments to the service in all departments, identify causes and implement short and long term strategies.
- Using data and technology systems, Implement operational excellence within the transport, warehouse, and cargo office departments.
- Support senior operations team with quality assurance audits and provide operational support.
- Monitor health and safety and staff performance standards, address any failures, and provide remedial action.
The skills and experience required to be considered for this Cargo Duty Manager role:
- Five years of people and performance management experience either from an air cargo or logistics environment.
- Experience in using IT related operational performance software as part of your daily activities.
- A high degree of competency in operational planning.
- Working knowledge of cargo systems such as Cargo Spot, Hermes, ABS5 and Microsoft Office.
- A good understanding of workplace health and safety.
- Technical competence and the ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
To apply for this Cargo Duty Manager role, please click on the link below, or call our office and speak to Lisa Portas.
Aviation Recruitment Network Limited is acting as an Employment Agency for this position.
Expected salary: £55000 per year
Location: Hounslow, Greater London
