Who We Are - Louis Berger Services (LBS)

At Louis Berger Services (LBS), we specialize in global turnkey power projects, infrastructure operations, maintenance, logistics and ground support services. As people-focused safety-minded collaborators we are committed to unlocking the potential held by a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Join us and be involved in projects in our growing organization that help preserve infrastructure and improve initiatives for sustainability, power services, travel, commuter safety, and more.

This Opportunity

LBS is seeking a full-time Air Freight Assistant Supervisor in Kuwait to support the ir Terminal Ground Handling Services. Perform all tasks associated with the safe and correct operation of the Air Terminal as directed by management, regulations, policies, Instructions and the Performance Work Statement.

Your Impact

• Responsible for all the safe and correct operation for their assigned shift.
• Facilitate safe loading and unloading of cargo and baggage on and off government owned or contracted aircraft, surface conveyances, and commercial pallet dollies IAW AFI 24-605, Volume 2 and other applicable instructions.
• Coordinate employee training that are assigned to their shift.
• Periodically evaluate employee’s performance based on established criteria.
• Track and document training in the employee training records.
• Decertify all employees that fail evaluations and facilitate refresher training.
• Monitor proper validation, selection, staging and upload aircraft loads utilizing the load plan.
• Verify the proper section to facilitate onward movement of cargo/mail.
• Enforce proper procedures on build-up / break-down baggage pallets, multi-pallet trains, loose cargo, and mixed pallets.
• Review shift workforce training for GATES / GDSS systems as required.
• Enforce safety program.
• Monitor all Cargo Processing, Special Handling, and Load Planning functions to ensure compliance with AFI 24-605, Volumes 2 and DTR 4500-9 Parts 2 and 3, and AFMAN 24-604 and other applicable instructions.
• Compile and provide to management accurate data for all required Performance Work Statement (PWS) reports.
• Verify terminal and joint inventories of special handling cargo procedures are properly done.
• Ensure cargo is processed within six (6) hours of receipt or release from frustrated status.
• Schedule timely pick-up / release of cargo and mail.
• Monitor GATES reports to ensure data base integrity.
• Test manual procedures and ensure employees are properly trained on manual procedures.
• Ensure surface conveyances are safely and properly loaded.
• Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
• Ensure on-time aircraft departures.
• Implement the Theater Express program.
• Ensure all LBS controlled areas are clean and neat in appearance.
• Monitor vehicle parking to ensure employees comply with the published parking plan.
• Develop work schedules and submits to the Air Freight manager
• Accomplish a daily attendance report and forwards to the Air Freight manager.
• Oversee the safe and correct operation of K-loaders, forklifts, buses, tugs, vans or other required vehicles, ensure daily inspection utilizing check lists and AFTO forms and ensure vehicles in need of repair or service are properly turned in to maintenance.
• Perform supplemental duties in Aircraft Services or other work centers as required by the Air Freight Manager.
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience with Air Terminal Ground Handling requirements.
• Shall have extensive experience with administrative leadership, and a working knowledge of aerial port operating procedures to include aircraft loading procedures that allows them to supervise and execute the services required in the Performance Work Statement.
• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs. Must be detail oriented, motivated and drive to perform at a high level.
• Must be able to comprehend English to include reading and writing.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• You will be required to maintain a USN valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team Player.
• Excellent Management and Leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

NOTE 1: The Ramp Operations Supervisor will be required to work in all areas of ATGHS NOTE 2: The Ramp Operations Supervisor is a physically challenging position; extended periods of standing, walking, pushing and lifting are required

Additional Requirements

• Louis Berger Services, member of WSP USA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum Years Experience: 1 years
• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: KUWAIT - KUWAIT CITY
• All locations: Kuwait

About LBS

Louis Berger Services specializes in turnkey power projects, infrastructure operations, maintenance, logistics, and ground support operations. Incorporated in 2012, LBS operates around the globe serving as a trusted partner to national, state, and local government agencies, multilateral institutions and commercial industry clients. Louis Berger Services specializes in operation and maintenance services at large, mission-essential military installations and transportation facilities worldwide. A trusted partner to federal government agencies, we provide expertise in aerial port operations, contingency logistics and ground support services, turnkey power and fueling solutions, as well as heavy vehicle maintenance for defense and security customers. We also provide industry leading transportation asset maintenance services to state and local customers across the United States. At the core of everything we do is our guarantee to provide solutions that have a positive impact on society.