Airfreight Station Manager- West
A.P. Moller - Maersk, Compton, CA, United States
Airfreight Station Manager – West (Los Angeles)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Airfreight Station Manager
to lead our
Los Angeles air freight station , one of our most complex and high‑volume air gateways in North America. This is a fully onsite senior leadership role with broad operational scope, significant people leadership responsibility, and full financial accountability. The Station Manager is responsible to deliver measurable outcomes across service, productivity, financial controls, customer growth, continuous improvement, and culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Owning full P&L responsibility for the LA station
Leading high‑volume air freight operations from shipment opening to closure
Driving productivity, cost discipline, and operational excellence at scale
Ensuring compliance with standard processes, KPIs, and governance requirements
Leading continuous improvement programs and operational change initiatives
Supporting customer growth through close partnership with sales and direct engagement
Acting as a leader of leaders, guiding managers and supervisors across teams
Embedding a culture of accountability, inclusion, and performance ownership
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of logistics or freight forwarding experience
3–5+ years in senior operational leadership roles
Proven experience managing large teams and complex air freight environments
Strong financial, analytical, and decision‑making capability
Experience driving standardization and operational improvement
Clear, confident communication across senior stakeholders
CargoWise experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
Why this role?
Leadership ownership of a strategically critical air freight gateway
Influence across operational, financial, and customer outcomes
Opportunity to lead at scale in a highly visible role
Collaboration within a mature and experienced air leadership network
Important to know
This is a 100% onsite role
Flexibility required to support operational and customer needs
Limited travel may be required
Starting Salary:
$90,000 - $115,000 USD*
Benefits:
Full‑time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.
Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
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About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Airfreight Station Manager
to lead our
Los Angeles air freight station , one of our most complex and high‑volume air gateways in North America. This is a fully onsite senior leadership role with broad operational scope, significant people leadership responsibility, and full financial accountability. The Station Manager is responsible to deliver measurable outcomes across service, productivity, financial controls, customer growth, continuous improvement, and culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Owning full P&L responsibility for the LA station
Leading high‑volume air freight operations from shipment opening to closure
Driving productivity, cost discipline, and operational excellence at scale
Ensuring compliance with standard processes, KPIs, and governance requirements
Leading continuous improvement programs and operational change initiatives
Supporting customer growth through close partnership with sales and direct engagement
Acting as a leader of leaders, guiding managers and supervisors across teams
Embedding a culture of accountability, inclusion, and performance ownership
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of logistics or freight forwarding experience
3–5+ years in senior operational leadership roles
Proven experience managing large teams and complex air freight environments
Strong financial, analytical, and decision‑making capability
Experience driving standardization and operational improvement
Clear, confident communication across senior stakeholders
CargoWise experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
Why this role?
Leadership ownership of a strategically critical air freight gateway
Influence across operational, financial, and customer outcomes
Opportunity to lead at scale in a highly visible role
Collaboration within a mature and experienced air leadership network
Important to know
This is a 100% onsite role
Flexibility required to support operational and customer needs
Limited travel may be required
Starting Salary:
$90,000 - $115,000 USD*
Benefits:
Full‑time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.
Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.
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