We're hiring: Head of Resource Planning – Germany & Austria📍 Based in Frankfurt | ✈️ Aviation | 💼 Full-time | 🗓️ PermanentAre you a strategic leader with deep expertise in workforce planning, operational optimisation, and team leadership?This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape resource planning across one of Europe’s most dynamic ground handling networks. We're supporting a major international aviation services provider in the search for a Head of Resource Planning to oversee workforce planning functions across their German and Austrian operations, with a focus on Frankfurt Airport. The role includes:
• Leading a team of 15–20 planners across multiple locations• Scaling headcount from 300 to 1,500 in Frankfurt• Creating structure and driving performance within the cargo planning team• Acting as the primary contact for all resource planning strategy, tools, and operations• Supporting union negotiations and participating in works council discussions• Introducing new systems, tools, and KPIs to improve performance• Contributing to tender activity (if experienced in business development)What we're looking for:
✔️ Strong experience in resource or workforce planning (aviation or logistics preferred)✔️ A solid understanding of German labour law and planning regulations✔️ Proven leadership and team management ability✔️ Fluent English and at least conversational German✔️ Familiarity with GS Planning and Power BI is a plus✔️ Analytical, solutions-driven, and comfortable in high-growth environmentsSalary: Up to €120,000 base + non-fixed bonusRelocation support available for the right candidateInterview process:
Pre-screen with Talent AcquisitionFinal stage onsite with senior leadership in FrankfurtIf you're ready to take on a high-impact leadership role and shape the future of resource planning at a leading aviation services company, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Apply via LinkedIn or email r. woodley-turner@mane. co. uk📞 +44 (0)7917 686 957#AviationJobs #ResourcePlanning #WorkforcePlanning #GroundHandling #AviationLeadership #FrankfurtJobs #GSE #OperationsLeadership #AviationRecruitment #HeadOfPlanning #GermanJobs #AirportOperations
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