Operations Manager

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 250 locations in 58 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role has full responsibility for safety, financial, leadership and operational performance of the Station. The post holder is expected to deliver excellent working relationships with all key stakeholders, customers, airport authorities and third party suppliers. In addition, will lead and manage the performance and development of direct reports including supervisors, operators, allocators and administrators.

Working as part of the wider management team, the post holder will be expected to contribute to and deliver our customer HSE and commercial business plans.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsibility for the management, safety and operational performance of the station, which includes ITP operations.
• To develop, contribute to and agree service delivery standards internally and externally.
• Monitor and report on performance against those standards and to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken to ensure customer requirements are consistently met
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of incidents, accidents and near-misses as per customer and company business requirements
• Ensure adherence to JIG Standards and address/report as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with customer and company business principles for the management of HSSE
• Demonstrable experience of Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Responsible for regular inspections of operations according to JIG, Company and HSSE requirements. This to include regular inspections with the Supervisor and Operators.
• Applies Company HR policies, manages employee relations and responsible for the recruitment of new personnel.
• Manages and assists with the preparation of budgets and the raising and issue of purchase orders to suppliers and contractors.
• Provides daily support for the needs of all administrative and operational duties required for the safe and efficient operation of site operations.
• Ensures that engineering and maintenance works are carried out safely, completed on time and within budget
• Define training needs of employees and contractors involved in the prevention, control and mitigation of major accident hazards.
• Ensure all personnel employees, contractors and external parties involved in the management of major accident hazards are well informed.
  
  
  

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and of others whilst at work. You must carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures. For further details, please see the job description attached.

What We Are Looking For

• Working knowledge of general business management
• Demonstrable experience of Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Significant experience in an Aviation Fuels Operational Management position
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships, in particular with business partners, airport authorities and suppliers
• Proven extensive experience in team leadership and development
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to prioritise work load in order of urgency and importance
• Excellent Communication skills written and oral needs safety adding
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of Fuels Technical Service
• Knowledge of Fuels Supply / Distribution Logistics
• Demonstrable skills and experience of Product handling and control
  
  
  

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.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Need more detail? Feel free to contact FuelsUKHR@menziesaviation.com for further information.