Labor Safety Manager

Viva; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

The Best Airline To Work: great work环境

Unlimited vacation from day one

Savings fund & savings account

Staff Travel: discounted flights for 6

MyIDTravel: reduced fares with 20+ air

Life & medical insurance + 24/7 online

Exclusive discounts on gyms, stores,餐厅

Above-the-law benefits

Job summary

Viva is seeking a passionate Safety and Hygiene Leader to protect health and safety across offices and ramp operations. You will define annual safety plans, lead environmental performance, and coordinate with airport authorities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Engineering degree in Safety and Hygiene with 7+ years in GSE operations, safety, and passenger services. Strong leadership and English (B2-C1) are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Hygiene or Engineering. Relevant additional training.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in safety, environment, and operations in airline settings.
• Experience with ISO/environmental standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) and NOM requirements.
• English level: B2 - C1.

Responsibilities

• Define the annual Safety, Health and Environment plan, budget, and obligations matrix.
• Assess ramp operations, maintenance, warehouses, and offices; establish controls for noise, chemicals, ergonomics and critical tasks.
• Manage environmental performance including waste, spills, water, and energy management.
• Investigate incidents and improve controls.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and coordinate with process owners.
• Lead the team of SHE representatives to build capabilities and preventive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Risk analysis

Compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Hygiene

Engineering degree

Tools

ISO 45001 Auditor

Lean Six Sigma

Green Belt

NOM standards

ISO 14001

Job description

At Viva, we look for passionate individuals who truly love what they do. Now is the perfect time to join our team! Viva is the lowest-cost, most preferred, fun, and profitable airline in the Americas, operating the youngest fleet in Latin America and ranking among the fastest-growing airlines worldwide. We foster a culture of inclusion, passion, and transparency—breaking traditional norms, redefining the way we work, and committing to excellence in service and passenger safety.

The Labor Safety Manager protects the health and safety of people, prevent environmental impacts, and improve the efficiency of the airline’s processes through occupational risk management, compliance with applicable requirements, and continuous improvement, in order to reduce incidents, waste, and costs associated with poor quality across offices, bases, and activities under the company’s control.

Your Deliverables Will Include

• Define the annual plan, budget, and compliance obligations matrix for Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE).
• Assess ramp operations, maintenance, warehouses, and offices; establish controls for noise, chemicals, ergonomics, mobile equipment, and critical tasks. Coordinate with industrial hygiene, occupational health, and contractors, along with the responsible departments, to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Manage environmental performance by identifying environmental aspects and impacts, including waste, spills, water, and energy consumption.
• Investigate incidents and ensure the improvement of controls.
• Lead Continuous Improvement, prioritizing projects in collaboration with process owners.
• Lead the team and network of local SHE representatives to develop capabilities and foster a preventive culture.

Our Ideal Candidate

Bachelor’s degree or Engineering degree in Safety and Hygiene (Environmental, Industrial, Chemical, or related field). Relevant additional training.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Knowledge of GSE operations and processes, customer service and passenger services, ramp procedures, operational safety, and interaction with airport authorities.

Experience and/or training in the following areas: ISO 45001 Auditor, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, Occupational risks (Mexican Official Standards – NOM), Environmental management (ISO), EHS / ISO 14001.

English level: B2 - C1

Technical and soft skills: Leadership, Data analysis, Critical thinking, Compliance, Effective communication, Decision-making, Risk analysis, Organization and follow-up, Teamwork

Benefits You Will Enjoy as #TeamViva

• Flexible schedule
• #TheBestAirlineToWork: An incredible work environment
• Unlimited vacation from day one
• Savings fund & savings account
• Staff Travel: Discounted flights for you and up to 12 loved ones after 6 months
• MyIDTravel: Fly worldwide with 20+ airline alliances at reduced fares after 6 months
• Life & medical insurance + 24/7 online family medical assistance
• Exclusive discounts on gyms, retail stores, restaurants, universities, and more
• Above-the-law benefits