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Walter J Soto

Hercules

Summary

Results-driven Ramp Supervisor with expertise in team leadership, operational excellence, and performance management. Committed to driving continuous improvement and ensuring safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Ramp Supervisor

SkyWest Airlines
San Francisco
12.1999 - 07.2016

Led front-line teams to deliver exceptional customer service and on-time, high-quality products; conducted briefings, set clear expectations, and maintained strong team communications across shifts. Assigned and delegated tasks; provided ongoing coaching, recognition, and skill development focused on operational excellence. Identified issues and applied structured problem solving; developed and executed action plans to address performance gaps. Monitored team performance and customer interactions to ensure compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and service goals, administering corrective actions and documenting performance issues and high performance in the case management system.

· Review key metrics, conduct trend analyses, and lead performance dialogues to drive continuous improvement and accountability. Develop and implement standard work processes; ensure effective shift turnover and operational alignment.

· Serve as a subject matter expert on service delivery, company procedures, and union guidelines; provide technical guidance as needed.

· Partner with Business Partners to support shared goals and ensure consistent service delivery.

· Participate in peer, safety, and accident review boards; address and resolve inappropriate behavior with clear, actionable feedback.

· Complete required documentation, attend team and leadership meetings, support collateral projects, and manage communications (e.g., email, voicemail follow-up).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Enginering

Unan of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
11-1989

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Operational excellence
  • Performance management
  • Safety compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Task delegation
  • Data analysis
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Ground operations
  • FAA regulations

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Ramp Supervisor

SkyWest Airlines
12.1999 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Enginering

Unan of Nicaragua
Walter J Soto