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Role Purpose Statement

As our Safety Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all employee and ramp safety programs, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation at one of the world's busiest airport environments.

Your mission is to foster a culture where safety is embedded in every aspect of the operation. You will drive proactive risk reduction strategies, ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards, and partner closely with operational leaders, employees, and airline customers to continuously improve safety performance.

At SkyChefs, safety is more than a priority, it is the foundation of our success. In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for all safety-related initiatives, helping protect our people, strengthen operational excellence, and support exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate is a passionate safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proven track record of building effective safety programs, and is committed to creating a workplace where employees can perform at their best while remaining safe every day.

Main Accountabilities

What You’ll Do as a Safety Manager
•    Lead safety initiatives at our new facility, ensuring compliance with OSHA, FAA, DOT, EPA, airline regulations, and company-wide safety standards.
•    Oversee and implement Ramp Safety Operating Procedures and Safety Management Guides.
•    Conduct mock OSHA and Ramp Safety Audits, ensuring the new location is fully prepared for external evaluations.
•    Act as the primary safety liaison for airline partners, federal agencies, and internal stakeholders.
•    Incident Investigation & Risk Management
•    Lead accident and injury investigations, performing root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences
•    Track and analyze trends in employee injuries, aircraft, auto, and property damages, implementing proactive strategies to reduce risk.
•    Develop action plans that drive measurable reductions in workplace incidents and operational disruptions.
•    Train, mentor, and empower teams on safety best practices, ensuring employees at our new facility are well-equipped to maintain a safe working environment.
•    Ensure CSC safety trainers are properly trained to onboard and educate new hires.
•    Conduct workshops and continuous learning sessions to build a strong safety culture at our expansion site.
•    Participate in safety meetings with business partners, including ARTEX, Continental, and UPSLT-Delta.
•    Work with airline manufacturers to design new ground service equipment for next-generation aircraft.
•    Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency across operations.

Leadership
•    Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed.
•    Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy.
•    Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team.
•    Make the company’s values and management principles live in the department(s).
•    Participate and support Company sponsored initiatives such as GQS, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety and CBase.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For:
•    3 to 7+ years of experience in aviation safety, employee safety management, or directly related experience in operations and safety required.
•    Proven leadership skills and ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results
•    Strong understanding of OSHA, FAA, DOT, and airline safety regulations.
•    Ability to conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, and collaborate with legal teams.
•    Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills—able to influence teams at all levels.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data-driven safety reporting tools.
•    Aviation security experience and knowledge of the Circle of Safety are a plus.
•    Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills required combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking.
•    Ability to interact, communicate and train management at all levels
•    Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application.
•    Bachelors Degree in Safety or Aviation Ground Safety preferred