ABM Industries · 2 days ago
Director of Operations, Aviation
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expABM Industries is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. The Director of Operations will lead facility services at a large international airport, overseeing janitorial operations and cabin appearance, while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a positive team environment.
Facilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementJanitorial Service
Hiring Manager
Amanda St. John
Responsibilities
Direct oversight of multiple P&Ls
Direct interaction with internal and external executive leaders
Ensure a safe and secure environment to meet customer needs and comply with regulatory requirements
Recruit, manage, and lead teams with a focus on continuous improvement
Select and develop teams of professionals, as well as leaders
Influence and support functional strategy; determine, evaluate, and modify goals and the allocation of resources to ensure departmental and organizational goals are met
Support, motivate, and promote the team by building a positive and thriving team environment
Direct overall department processes for integration of services and systems
Direct initiatives to improve quality, performance, and customer service
Maintain daily and weekly labor management control
Identify, analyze, and review issues; document and report any issues
Prepare plans for long range improvement projects to maintain infrastructure
Maintain accountability for area budgeting, including selection, installation, and replacement of materials and equipment
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7 to 10 years of experience in janitorial and aircraft cabin appearance, including management
Ability to effectively lead a staff of direct reports
Proven track record as an effective manager in a high-performance organization
Success as a builder of collaborative, high-performance teams whose management style is characterized as results orientation
Must know the city, state and federal laws and regulations that affect company business and know what licenses are required to operate the business
Self-starter and works well independently and as part of a team
Understanding of all facets of facilities roles
Ability to develop and conduct effective health, safety and environmental training programs and meetings
Skilled in project management, problem-solving techniques and communicating ideas and instructions clearly
Skilled in directing activities and operations of others, including activities involving hazardous situations
Can quickly dive deep on business challenges and formulate then as data and analytics problems that can be solved by standard approaching using descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Skills in relationship-building, teamwork, and collaboration
Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and a continuous improvement mindset
Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
Ability to prioritize projects and execute and deliver key objectives in a timely manner under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented environment
Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivated, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
ABM Industries
ABM Industries is a facility management company that offers airport shuttles, wheelchair assistance, and janitorial services to businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Salmirs
President and CEO
Rene Jacobsen
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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