Air Freight Manager

Air Freight Manager

Who We Are - Louis Berger Services (LBS)

At Louis Berger Services (LBS), we specialize in global turnkey power
projects, infrastructure operations, maintenance, logistics and ground support
services. 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 help preserve infrastructure and improve initiatives for
sustainability, power services, travel, commuter safety, and more.

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

About LBS

Louis Berger Services specializes in turnkey power projects, infrastructure
operations, maintenance, logistics, and ground support operations.
Incorporated in ‎2012, LBS operates around the globe serving as a trusted
partner to national, state, and local government agencies, multilateral
institutions and commercial industry clients.
Louis Berger Services specializes in operation and maintenance services at
large, mission-essential military installations and transportation facilities
worldwide. A trusted partner to federal government agencies, we provide
expertise in aerial port operations, contingency logistics and ground support
services, turnkey power and fueling solutions, as well as heavy vehicle
maintenance for defense and security customers. We also provide industry
leading transportation asset maintenance services to state and local customers
across the United States.
At the core of everything we do is our guarantee to provide solutions that
have a positive impact on society.