Manager - Material Services (PHL)

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.*

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager of Material Services maintains an adequate workforce that coincides with the cyclical demands of receiving, shipping, and issuing Frontier multi-million-dollar assets to the appropriate internal and external customer(s). Maintains highest level of accuracy and regulatory compliance related to all inventory transactions. Manages the above function in a multi-site, multiple shift environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier.
• Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management.
• Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls.
• Promote safety.
• Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement.
• Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks.
• Manage risk acceptable level: blue or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix.
• Direct Material Services Supervisors and Material Specialists in performing daily inventory transactions, shipping, and receiving duties and ensure regulatory compliance of all actions.
• Ensure that all personnel within the department are properly trained and qualified to perform the assigned duties.
• Manage workflow and workforce scheduling across multiple shifts to fulfill the above function.
• Develop and implement best management practices (BMPs) that meet and exceed internal customer expectations. Monitor these departmental performance standards.
• Provide continuous training to staff and provide cross-training/job rotation opportunities to staff when possible.
• Complete various metric and management reports along with Inventory Analyst.
• Maintain warehouse(s) in showcase quality at all times.
• Implement use of technology to generate efficiencies and increased accuracy of all transactions.
• Vol.D In departments without Supervisors, ensure that personnel within the department including themselves have current training and qualifications to perform assigned tasks.
• Manages/Leads Material Services Supervisors and indirectly supervise Material Specialists.
• Coordinate with other departments and vendors as need in ensuring cooperation and compliance to support Frontier’s daily Operational requirements.
• Maintains inventory control process & procedures at stations where contract Materials personnel are in place and assists in providing ongoing training & support as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• 5+ years of experience in a multi-site warehouse environment required, 2+ of which in a materials environment and 3+ of which managing or supervising direct reports required.
• Prior experience working in an airline or related aviation field preferred.
• Inventory Control experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License for SIDA Badge driving privileges at Denver International Airport.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Familiarity with Frontier’s GMM and all other regulatory requirements associated with Part 121 of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional departments.
• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Visio).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to interface with union officials and maintain integrity of agreement.
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer.

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Positions Supervised

Supervisor, Material Svcs.

Salary Range

$72,000 - $96,331