Menzies Aviation Looking for General Manager – Auckland at Glenfield North, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

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 over 50 countries, across 6 continents. At the heart of our business is our people. If you are seeking a role with opportunities to drive change and deliver exceptional services, this could be the beginning of an exciting journey.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced people leader to manage and lead our Auckland Ground Handling Team.

You will be enthusiastic about achieving operational excellence, you will be a proven leader and willing to jump from getting involved in the operation to collaborating on strategy to help grow and take the Auckland Station forward.

Key Functions of the role include: –

• Lead the Senior Management Team.
• Responsible for Operational delivery across our Ground Handling Team at Auckland International Airport.
• P&L responsibility up to and including building, managing and delivering an annual budget.
• Accountable for all safety and security in accordance with Menzies Aviation Health & Safety, Security & Quality Assurance policies in addition to management and oversight of Safety management systems and all other directives as instructed by the company.
• Responsible for the management and development of staff up to and including performance management and staff development opportunities.
• Build and develop internal and external relationships with all stake holders to build effective and beneficial working relationships for the betterment of the company.
• Implement and manage contracts and service level agreements with airline customers to minimise non-contracted variations to agreed terms and conditions.
• Implement and manage new airline start-ups as and when required.
• Automate and streamline simple business practices to improve business performance.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key customer contacts, with a view to maximising growth opportunities.
• Maximising business potential and revenue while identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Share best practice through collaboration and consultation with other ports and areas of the business.
• Be available to travel as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership and motivational ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Tertiary qualification preferable
• 6-8 years management experience with budget ownership responsibilities preferably in a ground handling, aviation or logistics environment
• Commercial awareness with a focus on building existing and developing new customer relationships and business opportunities.
• Possess an ability to manage and direct a team of senior managers and display strong decision-making skills.

Compliance:

• Carry out all activities of the role and processing activities (as above) as directed by the Company through its policies, procedures and training to ensure the success of the operation including the following:
• Full compliance:
• Health & Safety.
• Training.
• Equal Opportunities.
• Harassment.
• Data Protection.
• Security.
• Remain up to date with all station notices relating to policies and procedures.
• Remain up to date with all relevant operational, systems and Customer Service training.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment at all times.
• Comply with the Company’s open, fair and honest reporting culture.

Professional Standards:

• Respectful, supportive and friendly approach.
• Clear and honest communication.
• Passionate and driven.
• Flexible and understanding of changing priorities and situations.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Confident and focused.

Please note that the suitable applicant will need to go through airport security check and Pre employment medical.

If this sounds like you, and you believe you have what it takes to Lead the team apply today.