Shift Lead - Aircraft Materials Coordinator - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Why WestJet:Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now were going global.Join us and love where you’re going.WestJet is seeking a Shift Lead-Aircraft Materials. This individual can demonstrate a high standard of excellence, enjoys challenges, and is results-driven. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to work in an agile environment.As a shift lead you will be responsible for leading a highly motivated team of Aircraft Material Coordinators to ensure the materials inventory requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop the team as well as lead initiatives and projects that enable a lean and supportive working environment.Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Inventory team addressing and informing each team of projects and issues
• Coordinate and communicate the duties, efforts, and priorities of team ensuring that assigned tasks are performed in a professional and timely manner
• Review and make recommendations to the Materials Manager regarding hiring and the performance of the Aircraft Material Coordinators on shift
• Provide guidance, training, and leadership, mentoring, and developing the Aircraft Material Coordinators in inventory management practices in accordance with WestJet policies and meeting Transport Canada regulatory compliance
• Coordinate staffing requirements prioritizing the duties
• Ensure all entries are created in the inventory computer database for parts, materials, tools, and supplies, ensuring optimum inventory levels are maintained, including spot-checking Aircraft Material Coordinator entries
• Provide a high, professional standard of support to Maintenance and related departments and ensure aircraft parts, tools, supplies, and information are provided in an expedient manner
• Ensure that the inventory levels in the CMTS are accurately reflected
• Conduct weekly visual inspection of all stock, including aircraft parts, tools, supplies, and open stock to ensure that all stock is stored
• Maintain a clean, clutter free and safe environment
• Conduct regularly scheduled one on ones with Aircraft Material Coordinators
• Be an active participant in our Safety Management System, which also includes resolving incident reports
• Ensure Aircraft Material Coordinators conduct cycle counting of material as assigned.
• Perform other duties or assignments as requested by the Material Management team

Professional Qualifications:

• Two (2) year working knowledge of aircraft materials handling, storage, and shipping procedures;
• Display adequate knowledge of leadership principles;
• Display adequate knowledge of industry practices and understanding of the responsibilities associated with this position;
• Hold valid Driver’s License and Airside Drivers pass or obtain an Airport Drivers Abstract within 6 months of accepting posting;
• Ability to obtain a Restricted Airside Identity Card (RAIC) within 6 months of accepting posting;
• Hold valid Dangerous Goods Certification or obtain within 6 months of accepting position
• Completion of Forklift Operation training or obtain within 6 months of accepting position.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit Apply now!About WestJet Group of CompaniesTogether with WestJets regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.Our Safety PromiseAt WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJets operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJets Alcohol and Drug Policy.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.For more information about everything WestJet, please visit WestJet.com.#LI-AB2Quick Apply

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