Operations Manager – EWR- complete – June 15

Council for Airport Opportunity

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily airport operations in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
  • Spend approximately 80% of work time on the airport floor supporting customers and team members
  • Ensure all security policies and procedures are followed with the highest levels of integrity
  • Monitor customer service, sales performance, and operational efficiency during each shift
  • Lead shift briefings, debriefings, team huddles, break schedules, and staff rotations
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve customer service and sales goals
  • Oversee company assets and technology devices, including troubleshooting operational issues
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with airport, airline, and TSA stakeholders
  • Manage incident prevention and response activities
  • Participate in station management meetings and operational planning
  • Support a positive team culture while maintaining operational excellence

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1–2 years of leadership experience in a customer-facing environment required.
  • Experience in retail, hospitality, restaurants, aviation, rental car operations, or related industries preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
  • Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
  • Experience leading teams in high-volume customer service environments preferred
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an airport SIDA badge
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate, mentor, and influence team members
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Comfortable using technology and digital tools daily
  • Strong problem-solving and operational leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced airport environment
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Must be available to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Home, and Auto Insurance
  • Company-Paid Disability Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Met Law Legal Benefits
  • Family Planning Benefits

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