Assistant Manager - Ground Service Equipment and Facilities Maintenance Operations

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At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that ensure they’re well-equipped and ready to transport our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. 

Key Responsibilities:

The Assistant Manager GX/FX is responsible position is required to supervise (GSE) ground service equipment and facilities maintenance operations at United. Responsible for the local maintenance planning and execution; productivity, accountability and dependability program execution and (SLA) service level agreement compliance delivering the optimum level of GSE and Facilities in support of safe and reliable airline operations. Excels in employee interaction, and ensures priorities are understood and acted upon. Sets expectations and gains commitment. Mentors current and new supervisors. Team building skills with M&A and union employees both internal and external to the Tech Ops Division.

• Be responsible for the performance of leads, technicians and supervisors, in execution against all division and
• Corporate maintenance objectives. This includes maintenance customer service level agreement (SLA)
• Compliance, maintenance cycle time, all-in-service level goals/tolerances, planned and preventative
• Maintenance program compliance
• Excels in employee interaction, ensures priorities are understood and acted upon
• Sets expectations and gains commitment
• Mentors current and new supervisors
• Team building skills with M&A and union employees both internal and external to the Tech Ops Division
• Complete station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
• Track and analyze department performance
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem-solving to assist front-line co-workers in accomplishing work
• Actively involved in next shift preparation and the success of the station plan
• Understand strategic resource planning and ensures adequate staffing to support operational needs
• Assess and delegate the appropriate work tasks.
• Complete station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
• Track and analyze department performance
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem-solving to assist front-line co-workers in accomplishing work
• Actively involved in next shift preparation and the success of the station plan
• Understand strategic resource planning and ensures adequate staffing to support operational needs
• Assess and delegate the appropriate work tasks
• Lead and implement station change management initiatives
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem solving
• Ensure serviceable equipment is available to meet the needs of the partners supported
• Maintains proactive communication and positive relations with maintenance team and customer group stakeholders
• Handle accurate and effective customer reporting and communication programs while sustaining positive customer service and efficiency ratings
• Lead safe and environmentally compliant maintenance operations
• Supports all safety / OSHA, environmental and training programs compliance
• Support safety mitigation programs and leads investigations that support root cause analysis of accidents, injuries and incidences involving ground service equipment/facility asset or team personnel. Conduct peer safety and accident review board
• Conduct “routine” investigations, (as appropriate), into performance, safety (damages and injuries), complaints and other work issues
• Support investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety, complaints, and other work-related issues. Maintain regular and prompt communication, including attending local meetings, town halls, RAP sessions, e-mail/voicemail follow-up, and incident reports
• Provide supervisors and technicians with guidance, leadership, direction, mentor, meaningful feedback and recognition as appropriate
• Set expectations regarding performance standards for supervisors and technicians, gain their commitment under Company guidelines and CBA (if applicable)

• Assist with career action planning, goal setting and employee development including but not limited to assisting Manager/Director (if applicable) with mid-year & end-year performance reviews of Supervisors

   

Location:
This position is based in Cleveland, OH and follows an onsite work schedule.
 

What’s Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience (post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a maintenance- related role
• Knowledge of planning and execution of maintenance operations, managing a team of maintenance personnel, advanced computer skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

 

What will help you propel from the pack (preferred qualification)

• ASE Certification
• Experience leading team of automotive or gas diesel employees
• Hydraulic Experience
• Knowledge of GSE-related maintenance operations

• Knowledge of facilities/building maintenance skills/trades, such as Electrical, HVAC, Conveyor, Plumbing, building maintenance/systems

   

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