Cargo Operations Manager - Airside; Maternity Cover

Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?

At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

• Accountable for leading and motivating the London Operations team on shift in IAG Cargo by driving a highly engaged and performance focused working environment where teams are driving the highest level of operational quality metrics
• Accountable for ensuring high levels of productivity to meet the needs of the operation
• Conduct flow meetings, identifying risks to performance and implementing effective mitigations into the relevant parts of the operation
• Lead a performance driven culture through effective performance & line management of direct reports and on the day shift teams delivering in the moment feedback as well as structured one-to-ones.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Senior Manager, Cargo Operations, regional and sales teams as well as with third party stakeholders such as airline operating companies and airport authorities to ensure IAG Cargo’s interests are protected
• Work flexibly where required across different areas of the IAG Cargo London Operation
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to introduce performance improvements
• Accountable for the health, safety and security of the operational area whilst on shift to comply with operational and legislative requirements whilst working with the IAG Cargo Safety Team to role model and champion safety behaviors; challenging non-compliance.
• Coach and support Team Leaders and Specialists to run the day to day shifts by ensuring that the environment, facilities, systems, and materials are available to deliver a smooth and efficient operation.
• Manage data within multiple systems, ensuring a high level of operational delivery and proactive customer recovery. Conduct causal analysis where needed to get to the root of operational issues.
• Representation during safety events and accountable for ensuring the correct reporting processes are followed
• Understand the application of industrial agreements across the IAG Cargo London Operation.

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem solving ability, able to make effective decisions quickly with information available
• Proactive mindset with a problem-solving orientation and initiative using data
• Ability to hold teams accountable for delivery of actions and results
• Demonstrated resilience, ability to prioritise workload, and make decisive decisions in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and trade unions
• Able to work to own initiative, detecting issues and taking the required actions with minimal guidance
• Uncompromising in safety, security, process and adhering to regulatory requirements
• Delivery focused, can manage a complex and diverse set of requirements

• Proven experience in an operational and/or industrialised environment
• People management in an operational environment
• Able to hold an airside pass
• Full UK drivers' licence and ability to obtain and hold an airside driving permit
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management
• Proven experience in managing, coaching, and leading teams

We’ll treat you right

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