Supervisor Ground Operations

Location: New York

Position Title:

Supervisor, Ground Operations
  
 Position Summary
 The Ground Operations Supervisor leads, develops and maintains strategic relationships with Jet Blue crew members, internal departments, and customers; depending on the specific station, this responsibility may extend to business partners as well. The Supervisor serves Airports crew members as well as business partners, when applicable, through timely coaching and mentoring, ultimately contributing to the successful development of a growing team environment.

The Supervisor will collaborate and partner closely with Manager(s) in the execution of the operational strategy to ensure success of our customer interactions, control costs, drive revenue, and uphold safety standards.

The Ground Operations Supervisor is a leadership role, directly overseeing and supporting crew members responsible for the execution of Jet Blue’s Ground Operation.
 The Ground Operations team is responsible for safely performing all processes below the wing, where required, including but not limited to bag room, loading of baggage, transfer baggage, safety compliance, cleaning of aircraft, station operations, baggage scanning and ensuring the safe operation of all aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities

 Accountable to senior leadership for monitoring and executing the safety and security programs at the station to ensure a safe and secure workplace for crew members, customers, business partners, aircraft, facilities, and ground service equipment (GSE) (where applicable) -- responsible for meeting federal and local requirements.
 Provides exceptional service to both internal and external customers by leading and overseeing the delivery of hospitality and Jet Blue Promises, which are in-line with the high expectations customers have for Jet Blue. Responsible for resolving and handling escalated issues with customers and/or crew members.
 Supports, coaches, and trains Airports crew members, encourages engagement, and takes a significant role in their development and growth achievement through effective performance management and ongoing constructive formal and informal feedback.
 Briefs Airports crew members and/or business partners prior to each shift and reports all relevant information concerning shift to crew leader on duty, including any maintenance issues or cancellations.
 Strategically identifies operational challenges and implement improvements to maximize and ensure success of on-time performance initiatives.
 Supports Management in the execution of the operational strategy and assumes Manager/General Manager responsibilities when they are not available.
 Directs and guides Airports crew members through operational issues while coordinating efforts with all applicable stakeholders throughout the operation as well as business partners in order to ensure effective day-to-day collaboration and accountability.
 Obtains and stays current on Airport and/or Ground Operations qualifications, as required.
 Ensures that policies and procedures are conducted in accordance with System Airports Performance and Quality (SAPQ) and applicable federal regulations and standards, including escalating any non-compliance to Leadership, and advising of any other escalated operational issues while monitoring events.
 Partners with Jet Blue University (JBU) including the JBU Field Educator to ensure effective training that leads to successful customer interactions and upholds safety standards.
 Evaluates daily crew member shift schedules and assignments to ensure maximum efficiency during regular and irregular operations.  Must be able to stay ahead of any potential staffing challenges during both regular and irregular operations. Additionally, Supervisor should be able to plot and assign crew members to all applicable areas as needed.
 Required to fulfill frontline duties and assist in supporting Frontline crew members as needed.
 Administrative support may be assigned, depending on station size.
 Other duties as assigned, including special projects.

Minimum

Experience and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
 Three (3) years of…