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Manager Operations - MDW

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
April 24, 2024

Department:

Ground Operations

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Manager Operations invests in the future of Southwest's People by leading and championing the Teams at our Chicago (MDW) station. This role works collaboratively with Teams and Leaders throughout Ground Operations, Technical Operations, Southwest's Network Operations Control, and more in order to coordinate all station activities and ensure a safe, efficient, Hospitable, and on-time operation. The Manager Operations is passionate about connecting with and developing our People, has a focus on providing Southwest's Legendary Customer Service - to both internal and external Customers, and is excited to drive the future of our important MDW station.

Additional details:

  • A role that supports all hours of the Southwest Operation, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Model the Southwest Way
  • Guide and lead team members using SWA (Southwest Airlines) talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees
  • Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
  • Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
Responsibilities
  • Assure proper administration of labor contracts or agreements, emphasizing minimal labor disputes
  • Actively coordinate with all Departments to maintain the Station's on-time performance in addition to monitoring staffing and verity overtime is used effectively
  • Drive performance processes by setting goals and objectives, monitoring results against key metrics, and holding responsible parties accountable for results
  • Maintain a safe working environment and institute programs designated to help reduce accidents and injuries
  • Advise Management and other Departments in understanding assigned functional work area's purpose, current workload, and methodology for assignment delivery
  • Coordinate Station activities to ensure Customer satisfaction and security of Company assets
  • Measure and report Departmental effectiveness to ensure quality and consistency throughout the system
  • Monitor functional work area risks, issues, and scope ensuring appropriate level of priority, visibility, and escalation
  • Coach and develop to establish a diverse talent pipeline, ensure proper onboarding and training
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services, including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
  • Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan
  • Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among unrelated events)
Education
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
  • Fully functioning, broad knowledge in Airline Operations
Licensing/Certification
  • N/A
Physical Abilities
  • Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting (50lbs.), standing, sitting, pulling, pushing, squatting, climbing, walking, kneeling, reaching, crawling, and writing
Other Qualifications
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $107,650 per year to $119,600 peryear* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at thediscretion of the company.

Benefits you'll love:
* Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
* Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
paycheck **
* Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when
Southwest profits, you profit***
* Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Compan

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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