Air Freight Manager - ATGHS (USN)

Air Freight Manager - ATGHS (USN)

Who We Are - Louis Berger Services (LBS)

We are Louis Berger Services (LBS) and we specialize in operational excellence
for defense mission and public critical infrastructure and facilities,
globally. We offer turnkey operation and management solutions to reduce risk
and life-cycle costs. As people-focused, safety-minded collaborators we are
committed to unlocking the potential held by a workforce that is as diverse as
the communities we serve. Join us and be involved in projects in our growing
organization that partners with national, state, and local government
agencies, multilateral institutions and commercial industry clients.

At the core of everything we do are our values: safety, ethics, respect,
value, inclusion, community and excellence. These values are instilled into
all of our relationships, projects, programs, and activities enabling us to
provide solutions that have a positive impact on society.

Louis Berger Services, member of WSP USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

This Opportunity

LBS is seeking a full-time Air Freight Manager at our location at the Al
Mubrarak Airport in Kuwait. The ideal candidate will Perform all tasks
associated with the safe and correct operation of the Air Terminal as directed
by management, regulations, policies, Instructions and the Performance Work
Statement. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services
that help clients solve their most complex challenges.

Your Impact

Who You Are

• Act as Alternate Station Manager when required.


• Provide flight line drivers training and track recurring requirements.


• Develop training programs and work with leads and supervisors to train section employees, follow-up for compliance and effectiveness.


• Maintain and update the LBS-Kuwait standard operating instructions for Air Freight personnel.


• Identify and train K-loader instructors per the current lesson plans.


• Scrutinize GATES reports, flight line activities, and all other LBS managed processes for compliance with directives.


• Ensure all operations comply with the latest applicable federal, installation and base policies, regulations, management plans, and requirements, regarding occupational safety and health.


• Establish, maintain, update and administer a comprehensive safety program that encompasses operational, facility and documentation requirements.


• Investigate safety incidents to determine origin, cause, contributing elements and report findings to Station Manager.


• Perform safety briefings to new-hires, document training, and accomplish periodic safety seminars to LBS employees.


• Ensure work performed does not expose personnel or property to hazards, risk of injury, or damage.


• Enforce only approved headgear, with the chin strap in-place or tight fitting, is worn on the flight-line.


• Inspect fire extinguishers and report unserviceable units to the COR.


• Responsible for the environmental compliance with recycling and resource recovery programs, pollution prevention, environmental compliance, clean-up and disposal of hazardous materials, and programs aimed at management and control of hazardous materials as well as the proper storage of any hazardous material used by LBS.


• Report hazardous situations or events, which cannot be eliminated immediately to the Station Manager.


• Monitors the Joint Inspection program and monitor compliance of all directives by Joint Inspectors.


• Perform manual procedures as per contract requirements and submit findings to the Station Manager.


• Perform self-inspections for all sections at the interval deemed necessary by the Station Manager and report findings to the Station Manager.


• Perform supplemental duties as required by the Station Manager.
  Required Qualifications


• Current certifications covering areas of responsibility is preferred.


• Must have prior supervisory experience in Air Terminal Ground Handling Services.


• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs. Must be detail oriented, motivated and driven to perform at a high level.


• Must be able to comprehend English to include reading and writing.


• Must maintain a valid driver's license.


• You will be required to maintain a valid passport.


• You will be required to maintain NAC/Secret clearance.
  Preferred Qualifications


• Great interpersonal skills.


• Customer service oriented.


• Excellent management and leadership skills.


• Ability to multi-task.
  NOTE ‎1: Position will be required to work in multiple areas of ATGHS
  NOTE ‎2: Position is a physically challenging position; extended periods of
  standing, walking, pushing and lifting are required

Additional Requirements

• Louis Berger Services, member of WSP USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.


• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Required Education: High School Diploma / GED


• Minimum Years Experience: ‎7 years


• Travel Required: ‎25%


• Job Status: Regular


• Employee Type: Full


• Primary Location: KUWAIT - KUWAIT CITY


• All locations: Kuwait