Airfreight Station Manager- West

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.

You will lead large-scale, complex air freight operations while ensuring consistent execution and performance.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

10+ years of logistics or freight forwarding experience

35+ 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

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 (
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, color, 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.

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

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