Air Export Operations Leader
Elk Grove, IL - USA
Job Summary
Maersk is seeking an experienced Air Export Operations Leader to lead a team of Air Export and Gateway Operations professionals. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence customer satisfaction team performance KPI achievement and service delivery while serving as the primary escalation point for shipment and customer issues. The successful candidate will bring strong air export and gateway operational knowledge and a passion for developing people and leading teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead coach and develop a team of Air Operations professionals
Manage team performance KPIs productivity and service delivery
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex shipment and customer issues
Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction
Partner with Air Product Sales Finance Warehouse CHB Transportation and other stakeholders
Support day-to-day air export and gateway operations as needed
Ensure compliance with SOPs IOPs regulatory requirements and company procedures
Support customer implementations and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred
Air freight forwarding experience required
Strong air export operational knowledge required
Gateway operations experience including airline coordination and consolidations preferred
Leadership team lead coaching or people development experience preferred
Strong customer service problem-solving and escalation management skills
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems
Pay Range: $75000.00 - $84000.00*
*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions experience and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.
Company Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
RRSP Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development
And more!
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries