Asst. Cargo Services Manager
At Cathay Pacific, we share one common aspiration: to be the world's best airline. We believe in looking for the best in our people, in working as a team, in doing the right thing by our shareholders and our communities.
With a global team, we offer a diverse range of career choices and opportunities - in the air, on the ground; in customer service, in the office; managerial or professional roles. Our team of great people each plays a key role to deliver the quality service that we are famous for.
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To develop and execute the cargo services strategies for Delhi, India in order to achieve Key Performance Indicators.
To drive operational excellence and service delivery in Delhi, India by partnering with relevant stakeholders to provide clarity, guidance and support on the set performance targets.
To drive operational excellence and service delivery in Delhi, India by partnering with relevant stakeholders to provide clarity, guidance and support on the set performance targets.
Responsibilities
Service Delivery and Excellence
-Ensure all cargo operations activities consistently run smoothly and effectively
-Lead and manage all aspects of cargo services and operations to give Cathay a competitive edge in terms of service quality
-Work with the Area Cargo Manager to establish cargo services standards in accordance with corporate Key Performance Indicators and develop workable strategies to achieve and maintain these standards
-Manage the port/area trucking services to deliver a consistent and high-quality cargo and mail service to offline ports
-Lead and drive operational excellence by using available service performance tools and established Key Performance Indicators and
Service Level Agreements
-Actively seek opportunities to drive ancillary revenue and improve the cargo service customer experience
-Partner with Area Cargo Manager to set team SMART goals targeting specific performance areas
-Ensure problem-free operational and ground-handling management of all charter services
-Ensure problem-free handling of all special cargo and expert lift
-Monitor and improve Cargo iQ performance and supplier management assessment score both Cargo Terminal Operator and Regulated Handling Agent
-Work with the Area Cargo Manager to drive the Unit Load Device compliance program
-Address customer issues and enhance service offering in a timely and effective manner
-Partner with Group Quality and the Area Cargo Manager to support the port audit programme and initiate self-audits as required
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
-Conform to the required safety and security standards, meet all company, local, international aviation, authority and legal requirements
-Oversee all safety issues relating to cargo services, specifically but not limited to handling of dangerous goods, freighter load control, cargo build up and aircraft loading
-Partner with the Area Cargo Manager to develop Emergency and Accident and Business Continuity Plans Efficiency Improvement
-Proactively implement e-AWB and e-Freight initiatives
-Support the Area Cargo Manager in managing expenditure related to ground handling, freighter ramp handling and trucking within the approved budget, with the goal to lower the cost per ton
-Provide feedback relating to service initiatives to the Area Cargo Manager Partnerships and External Liaisons
-Take responsibility to closely monitor third party handling agents performance against Service Level Agreements
-Develop close and effective working relationships with local Ground Handling Agents, as appropriate, to extract maximum value from the relationship
-Develop and maintain positive relationships with local Civil Aviation Departments and various applicable regulatory bodies to enhance the overall interests of the Company
People Development and Performance Management
-Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve success
-Build a strong and motivated team, ensuring the right organisational structure and the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork
-Supervise and mentor direct reports, encouraging effective collaboration
-Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core values
-Develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development
-Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
-Actively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goals
-Enhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promise
-Ensure all cargo operations activities consistently run smoothly and effectively
-Lead and manage all aspects of cargo services and operations to give Cathay a competitive edge in terms of service quality
-Work with the Area Cargo Manager to establish cargo services standards in accordance with corporate Key Performance Indicators and develop workable strategies to achieve and maintain these standards
-Manage the port/area trucking services to deliver a consistent and high-quality cargo and mail service to offline ports
-Lead and drive operational excellence by using available service performance tools and established Key Performance Indicators and
Service Level Agreements
-Actively seek opportunities to drive ancillary revenue and improve the cargo service customer experience
-Partner with Area Cargo Manager to set team SMART goals targeting specific performance areas
-Ensure problem-free operational and ground-handling management of all charter services
-Ensure problem-free handling of all special cargo and expert lift
-Monitor and improve Cargo iQ performance and supplier management assessment score both Cargo Terminal Operator and Regulated Handling Agent
-Work with the Area Cargo Manager to drive the Unit Load Device compliance program
-Address customer issues and enhance service offering in a timely and effective manner
-Partner with Group Quality and the Area Cargo Manager to support the port audit programme and initiate self-audits as required
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
-Conform to the required safety and security standards, meet all company, local, international aviation, authority and legal requirements
-Oversee all safety issues relating to cargo services, specifically but not limited to handling of dangerous goods, freighter load control, cargo build up and aircraft loading
-Partner with the Area Cargo Manager to develop Emergency and Accident and Business Continuity Plans Efficiency Improvement
-Proactively implement e-AWB and e-Freight initiatives
-Support the Area Cargo Manager in managing expenditure related to ground handling, freighter ramp handling and trucking within the approved budget, with the goal to lower the cost per ton
-Provide feedback relating to service initiatives to the Area Cargo Manager Partnerships and External Liaisons
-Take responsibility to closely monitor third party handling agents performance against Service Level Agreements
-Develop close and effective working relationships with local Ground Handling Agents, as appropriate, to extract maximum value from the relationship
-Develop and maintain positive relationships with local Civil Aviation Departments and various applicable regulatory bodies to enhance the overall interests of the Company
People Development and Performance Management
-Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve success
-Build a strong and motivated team, ensuring the right organisational structure and the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork
-Supervise and mentor direct reports, encouraging effective collaboration
-Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core values
-Develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development
-Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
-Actively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goals
-Enhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promise
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
• University degree (or tertiary equivalent) in a related discipline
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
• A minimum of 4 years cargo services related experiences
• Strong working knowledge of airline and the international air freight industry
• Proven success records in setting and achieving goals and targets
• Demonstrated ability in building, maintaining and leading teams to success
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making and time management skills
**Candidates must have the rights to live and work in India
Salary
Negotiable
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