Air Export Operations Leader

Maersk Logistics & Services Denmark A/S

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US, Illinois, Elk Grove Village, 60007 Until 9/6/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Maersk is seeking an experienced Air Export Operations Leader​ to lead a team of Air Export and Gateway Operations professionals. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, team performance, KPI achievement, and service delivery while serving as the primary escalation point for shipment and customer issues. The successful candidate will bring strong air export and gateway operational knowledge and a passion for developing people and leading teams.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Air Operations professionals

  • Manage team performance, KPIs, productivity, and service delivery

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex shipment and customer issues

  • Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction

  • Partner with Air Product, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, CHB, Transportation, and other stakeholders

  • Support day-to-day air export and gateway operations as needed

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, IOPs, regulatory requirements, and company procedures

  • Support customer implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Air freight forwarding experience required

  • Strong air export operational knowledge required

  • Gateway operations experience, including airline coordination and consolidations, preferred

  • Leadership, team lead, coaching, or people development experience preferred

  • Strong customer service, problem-solving, and escalation management skills

  • Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $84,000.00*

*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.

Company Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• RRSP+ Company Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development

• And more!

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About this role

Summary

Lead and develop air export team, manage operations, ensure KPI achievement, and resolve shipment issues.

Job title

Air Export Operations Leader

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

On-site in Illinois, USA; remote work not specified.

Salary

$75k–$84k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

air freight forwardingair export operational knowledgeteam managementMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

gateway operationsairline coordinationcoachingcustomer service

Specializations

air exportgateway operationsshipment managementteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

On-site City