The Role
Leads cabin cleaning operations across four Southern California airports, overseeing service quality, safety, staffing, customer relationships, budgets, workforce performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Manages airport leadership teams, develops staffing and operational plans, analyzes performance data, handles disruptions and customer issues, supports employee relations and hiring, and ensures readiness for irregular operations and peak travel periods.
Summary Generated by Built In
ABM is looking for an Operations Manager. This position directly oversees and manages operations across multiple airport locations within the assigned cabin services portfolio, ensuring productivity, service quality, safety compliance, workforce performance, and customer satisfaction standards are consistently achieved. This role provides leadership and operational oversight for cabin cleaning services supporting Southwest Airlines across four Southern California airports; Burbank, Santa Ana, San Diego, and Ontario.
Pay: $ 71,936.00 annually
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit
Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt
Hours: Graveyard shift Wednesday to Sunday
Responsibilities- Provide overall operational leadership and strategic oversight for cabin cleaning services across multiple airport locations.
- Ensure customer service, operational performance, staffing, safety, and quality objectives are consistently met or exceeded.
- Serve as the primary operational contact for Southwest Airlines leadership and other key customer stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and service excellence.
- Monitor operational performance metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and operational reviews to ensure consistency across all assigned locations.
- Oversee and support Airport Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leadership teams in achieving operational goals.
- Develop staffing plans and workforce strategies to support fluctuating flight schedules and operational demands.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, customer requirements, airport regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Lead safety initiatives and ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, airport authority, and ABM safety standards.
- Develop, manage, and administer operating budgets while maintaining cost control and financial accountability.
- Review labor utilization, overtime, absenteeism, and scheduling efficiencies and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Analyze operational performance data and prepare regular reports for customer and ABM leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, service delivery, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
- Manage purchasing activities, equipment utilization, and inventory controls to support operational effectiveness.
- Ensure quality assurance programs are implemented and maintained across all assigned airport locations.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints, operational disruptions, and service failures in a timely manner.
- Lead operational readiness planning for irregular operations, severe weather events, staffing shortages, and peak travel periods.
- Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership regarding employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, coach, and mentor management and supervisory personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning activities for direct reports.
- Ensure training programs are effectively implemented and that employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.
- If applicable, maintain positive labor-management relations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Support contract growth initiatives, customer retention efforts, and business development opportunities as assigned.
- Participate in customer meetings, operational reviews, audits, and leadership presentations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-site operations, preferably within aviation, transportation, facilities services, or airport environments.
- Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships.
- Proven experience managing budgets, labor costs, forecasting, and operational performance metrics.
- Strong knowledge of workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management practices.
- Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective operational solutions.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements applicable to airport or service operations preferred.
- Ability to travel extensively between assigned airport locations.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Aviation Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Ability to work overnight schedules and respond to operational issues outside normal business hours as needed.
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.
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Skills Required
- Leadership experience managing multi-site operations
- Experience in aviation, transportation, facilities services, or airport environments
- Experience building and maintaining executive-level client relationships
- Experience managing budgets, labor costs, forecasting, and operational performance metrics
- Knowledge of workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management
- Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop operational solutions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of airport or service-operation safety and regulatory requirements
- Ability to travel extensively between assigned airport locations
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Aviation Management, or a related field
- Ability to work overnight schedules and respond to operational issues outside normal business hours
ABM Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABM Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by ABM Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with some options described as strong (including no‑deductible choices) and added features to support condition management alongside expanded wellness benefits. Programs such as an Employee Assistance Program and FSA/HSA options further support physical and mental wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Complementary protections like life, AD&D, and disability insurance bolster financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as paid holidays, vacation and sick/bereavement time, commuter benefits, and discount programs are part of the offering. An emergency relief fund for financial hardship provides additional practical support for eligible employees.
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