General Manager, Fuel Facility (Farm)

Company: Menzies Aviation
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

We have an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic Menzies Aviation team to lead our Fuel Facility in Kansas City, MO. We are looking for an experienced General Manager who has a genuine passion for looking after their people.We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in managing a business unit, is fully conversant with airline ground handling procedures, aviation safety and security procedures.If you love being in the heart of the operation and are ready to embrace the fast-paced environment of Aviation, then please read on!Key ResponsibilitiesWe believe a happy workforce is a safe workforce; our people are the heart of our business. Utilizing your leadership skills, you will build, inspire, and develop your team to deliver the best service for our customers.You must be present with your team and be a fantastic communicator. You will draw on your operational experience to ensure all standards, especially safety and security, are adhered to in our fast-paced environment. You'll be financially astute, a strategic thinker, and enjoy building positive working relationships with everyone around you including other airport teams and customers.Following safety, security, and airline-specific procedures, you'll put our people, our customers - and their customers, at the heart of everything you do.What is in it for you?Firstly, you will be working for the world's largest aviation services provider (by number of countries) and with some of the most prestigious airlines in the industry. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the team around you, ensuring you have the best team of experts in their field.In addition, we'll offer travel concessions, medical and dental benefits, company matched Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) contribution, industry leading terms and conditions, and full support and training throughout your career journey with us.What's next?If all of the above has got you excited and you want to join Menzies Aviation, please hit the apply button! For further details on the position please contact Inbal.Haanpaa@menziesaviation.comAbout Us---.People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.We have been evolving as a business since 1833 and have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, providing air cargo services, fuel services, and ground services at airports on six continents.That's the big picture - but at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving customers landside or airside, above or below the wing, we're passionate about what we do and take great pride in delivering the best service for our customers.Safety and security are our highest priority. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers, and their customers. Not only that but we truly care about the communities where we live and operate.For Further Information See Job Description Below*********************************************************************************************************************************Reports to: Regional DirectorOverviewSafety, Security, and Environmental stewardship are core values of Menzies Aviation (MA). MA has a duty of care to provide a safe workplace to our Employees; and this important responsibility ultimately falls to the General Manager.The General Manager is responsible for implementation and adherence to MA Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as local, state, Federal regulations and all station operations, service delivery.The role requires a seasoned senior manager with a strong operational and business understanding and leadership skills. The incumbent must have the ability to run a business in a challenging environment, whilst maintaining strict Menzies Corporate Governance and Financial guidelines.Main Accountabilities Include:

• Fully responsible for the safety and well-being of MA staff; promoting a Safety-First culture; and managing all other aspects of running the station.
• Fully responsible for implementation and adherence to MA Safety, Security, Quality, and Training policies and SOPs as well as all relevant industry, local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Leads and collaborates with the senior team to maintain and enhance appropriate, effective safety and security systems, risk assessments, periodical inspections and audits, operational training programs, planning, operational processes, and service delivery.
• Participates in the development of station-level budgets.
• Ensures that processes are sufficient to ensure inventory and accounting for all Company assets, consumable parts, contracted services, and vendor payments.
• Fully accountable for the financial performance and compliance with Corporate Governance and Legal aspects of Menzies' businesses in the station.
• Regularly interacts with customers to promote the station and to measure the level of customer satisfaction.
• Pursues opportunities for new business and growth of existing services.
• Ensures the development and implementation of the station Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Local Contingency Plan (LCP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Facility Response Plan (FRP), Environmental Emergency Response Plan (EERP), and/or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Appoints a Principal Manager for all matters relating to Security at the station per the MA Security Manual (SeMS).
• Assigns a primary delegate ensuring compliance with the Menzies Aviation Quality Assurance Manual (QAM).
• Assigns a primary delegate ensuring compliance with the Menzies Aviation Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Ensures that processes are in place to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, and safe operation of GSE equipment and vehicles.
• Directs and motivates Managers to achieve agreed targets.
• Reviews leading and lagging indicators of Safety and Operational performance (i.e.: SMART targets, MORSE Dashboards, Audit Findings, Recordable Injuries, Training Completion Reports; Workers Compensation (WC) Rates and Costs; AC Damage Rates and Costs; GSE Damage Rates and Costs; Preventive Maintenance Completion Rates; SmartDrive Coaching Completion Rates; SmartDrive Safety Score; Delay Reports; etc.).
• Ensures the firm, fair, and consistent accountability for compliance with MA work rules and policies.Safety, Security and ComplianceAll employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
  • Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
  • Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
  • Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
  • Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
  • Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
  • Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
  • Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.Qualifications and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
    • Experience in business development, sales, and commercial negotiation & pricing.
    • Wide-ranging general management experience, with some years of senior management experience.
    • Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in Airport ground Handling environment.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
    • Able to influence, engage and motivate at all levels.
    • All applicants must hold requisite employment authority to work in USA.
    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Possess and maintain current valid driver's license.
    • Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
    • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
    • Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
    • Proficiency in desktop computing applications including (but not limited to) Microsoft suite of products including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint.Preferred QualificationsBachelors or better.Required ExperienceExtensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a Fueling Storage Facility at an airport environment.Experience in business development, sales, and commercial negotiation & pricing.Required Licenses & CertificationsDRIVER'S LICENSEEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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