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Chief Operating Officer Americas job at Menzies Aviation in Ft Lauderdale FL

Description, duties, responsibilities

Description
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The Chief Operating Officer North America (COO) is responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations (covering all Ground Handling Operations (Excluding Cargo and Fuel) in the USA Canada and the Caribbean) and ensuring efficient execution of the company’s strategic objectives. The COO will work closely with the EVP Americas and executive leadership team to translate vision into actionable plans optimize processes and drive operational excellence across all departments.
What you will be doing
Operational Leadership
+ Oversee daily business operations and ensure alignment with strategic
+ Develop implement and monitor operational policies and
+ Ensure organizational efficiency scalability and performance
Strategic Planning and Execution
+ Partner with the EVP on strategic planning and business growth
+ Translate company strategy into operational plans and measurable
+ Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust operations as
People and Culture
+ Lead and mentor department heads and senior
+ Foster a performance-driven collaborative company
+ Support talent development succession planning and organizational
Financial and Performance Management
+ Collaborate with the CFO on budgeting forecasting and cost
+ Optimize resource allocation to maximize profitability and
+ Ensure operational performance meets financial
Process Improvement and Risk Management
+ Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement
+ Establish quality control and risk management
+ Ensure compliance with legal regulatory and internal
Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Coordinate efforts across departments including Operations HR Finance Sales and
+ Act as a key decision-maker during critical operational and organizational
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership
Safety Security Wellbeing and Compliance:
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information training and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
What we are looking for:
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree in business administration Operations Management or related (MBA preferred)
+ 10+ years of progressive leadership experience including senior management
+ Proven experience managing complex operations and leading cross-functional
Skills and Competencies
+ Strong strategic thinking and execution
+ Excellent leadership communication and decision-making
+ Deep understanding of operational metrics process optimization and performance
+ Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and P&L.
+ Ability to lead change in fast-paced evolving
Preferred Attributes
+ Experience in Aviation
+ Track record of scaling organizations or leading operational
+ Data-driven mindset with strong analytical
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital status pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where the different knowledge perspectives experiences and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Menzies Aviation Company Overview

With more than 200 airport operations across 6 continents, Menzies Aviation relies on more than 30,000 employees to ensure that our services hit the heights which are expected of us. We believe that true excellence is only delivered by people with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. We offer landside and airside services tailored to our customers needs, timed to their schedules, and delivered by teams with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. Our core services include Ground Handling, Cargo, Fueling, Executive Services and Offline Services.