Customer Service Manager
Job Summary
The Customer Service Manager leads end-to-end airport customer service operations, ensuring excellence in service delivery and efficiency. The role acts as a primary liaison between airline partners and operational teams to drive performance through KPI management and real-time issue resolution. The incumbent oversees frontline and support functions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while championing continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead airport customer service operations
- Manage Duty Managers and frontline staff
- Oversee airline partner relationships and SLAs
- Ensure safety, security, and quality compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives
Required Skills
- 5-8 years airport operations experience
- Strong stakeholder and relationship management
- Crisis management and problem-solving
- Project management
- Data analysis and KPI tracking
Job Details
### Operational Responsibilities
- Develop and execute operational plans to ensure seamless customer service delivery across all touchpoints.
- Anticipate potential disruptions and implement contingency measures to minimize operational risks and customer impact.
- Manage deployment of Duty Managers and frontline staff across terminals, ensuring optimal resource allocation aligned with SLAs.
- Oversee ground handling systems and technology to support operational efficiency.
- Monitor real-time operations and adjust plans to maintain service continuity.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service standards and operational performance.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring productivity, service quality, and compliance with established standards.
- Manage workforce planning, including rostering, shift scheduling, overtime control, and cost optimization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Duty Managers to foster a high-performance and accountable culture.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and address development needs.
- Represent the organization in operational meetings to ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
### Support Functions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Training, Facilities) to drive service improvements.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to support performance management and data-driven decision-making.
- Lead the implementation of systems, technologies, and LEAN initiatives.
- Oversee risk management processes, ensuring risks are identified, documented, and mitigated.
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements through regular audits.
- Lead departmental projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Partner with HR on recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Oversee training strategies, SOP development, and continuous learning programs.
### Airline Partners & Performance Management
- Act as the primary liaison between airline partners and station operations.
- Manage airline communications, providing updates on operational performance, disruptions, and service matters.
- Oversee case management of service incidents and complaints, including investigation and resolution.
- Monitor and track operational KPIs, ensuring compliance with airline SLAs.
- Prepare and present performance reports and dashboards.
- Conduct trend analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
### Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 5–8 years of experience in airport operations, ground handling, or airline customer service management.
- Proven track record in leading customer service teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of airport operations and ground handling processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.