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Ramp Officer
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About this role

Since 1978, our Group has been constantly growing and innovating to offer its customers increasingly efficient maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions. Driven by a strong desire to design ever more effective solutions to serve a world in motion, the Group launched CMA CGM AIR CARGO in 2021, thereby expanding its transport and logistics offering. It has also recently grown with the acquisition of the Belgian company "Air Belgium."

 

Already equipped with a fleet of 4 long-haul aircraft (1 A330F and 3 B777Fs), it will be further reinforced with eight Airbus A350Fs by 2027, making CMA CGM AIR CARGO the launch operator of this new aircraft. Moreover, thanks to support from a partner, AIR CARGO now operates on the transpacific route with two additional B777Fs that we own.

 

The Ramp Officer reports to the Line Manager and Regional Cargo Management. The purpose of this role is to ensure safe, secure, and cost-effective airport operations for CCAC aircraft, in order to achieve safety, security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The Ramp Officer supervises and controls station functional areas that directly impact cargo ramp operations. The role requires close coordination with the Ground Handling Agent (GHA), other service providers, and CCAC departments and teams to ensure seamless movement of inbound and outbound cargo, strict adherence to IATA and local regulations, and optimization of operational costs and performance.

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

 

  • Supervise and control station functional areas that directly impact cargo and ramp operations. Continuously monitor external provider performance to meet regulatory, safety, security, quality, operational, and service standards.
  • Monitor and improve adherence to company, airport, national, and international standards; drive continuous compliance and cost efficiency. Achieve KPI/SPI targets set by Ground Operations Management.
  • Report safety, security, and Occupational Health & Safety hazards/incidents via the company reporting system or other confidential means. Escalate safety, security, regulatory, quality, operational, and service risks or sub-standard performance to management.
  • Lead or assist investigations, conduct checks and inspections, and support audits.
  • Represent CMA CGM Air Cargo and liaise with Ground Handling Service Providers, Airport Authorities, and Government Agencies at the station.
  • Collaborate within the Ground Operations Management team and with other departments (Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, IT, Group Safety and Security, Flight Operations).
  • Maintain accurate operational records, performance metrics, and compliance documentation; contribute to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support management of disruptions/emergencies, coordinating recovery plans and communications.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

 

  • High school/vocational qualification/diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of job-related experience in air cargo operations (senior level preferred with supervisory experience).
  • Good command of French and English languages.
  • Legal right to live and work in France.
  • Preferred: Dangerous Goods awareness; safety/security/OHS training; experience with incident reporting systems and audits.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

 

  • Leadership and team supervision; performance management of GHAs.
  • Strong safety and compliance mindset; risk identification, reporting, and escalation.
  • Operational planning, problem-solving, and decision-making under pressure; continuous improvement orientation.
  • Stakeholder management and clear communication with internal teams, external providers, and authorities.
  • Integrity and accountability; ability to work shifts and outdoors in all weather.
  • Personal effectiveness and teamwork; works and shares with others, within and across functions, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 

 

  • On-time performance and turnaround times.
  • Regulatory/audit compliance and training completion.
  • Safety/security incident and damage/loss rates.
  • GHA performance against SLAs and cost efficiency.

 

CONDITIONS 

 

  • Permanent contract
  • Position based at Paris–Charles de Gaulle

 

Join CMA CGM AIR CARGO in this new of this exciting adventure and be part of a world-renowned maritime group !  

Other facts

Tech stack
Supervision,Cargo Operations,Ramp Operations,Regulatory Compliance,Safety,Security,Cost Efficiency,Performance Monitoring,Incident Reporting,Audits,Stakeholder Management,Problem-Solving,Decision-Making,Team Supervision,Risk Identification,Communication

About CMA CGM

The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".

Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025.

CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).

Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1978

What you'll do

  • The Ramp Officer ensures safe, secure, and cost-effective airport operations for CCAC aircraft by supervising and controlling station functional areas impacting cargo ramp operations. This involves coordinating with Ground Handling Agents and service providers to ensure seamless cargo movement, strict adherence to regulations, and optimization of operational costs.

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What does a Ramp Officer do at CMA CGM?

As a Ramp Officer at CMA CGM, you will: the Ramp Officer ensures safe, secure, and cost-effective airport operations for CCAC aircraft by supervising and controlling station functional areas impacting cargo ramp operations. This involves coordinating with Ground Handling Agents and service providers to ensure seamless cargo movement, strict adherence to regulations, and optimization of operational costs..

Why join CMA CGM as a Ramp Officer?

CMA CGM is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

Is the Ramp Officer position at CMA CGM remote?

The Ramp Officer position at CMA CGM is based in Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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