Aviation Contractor Safety Manager- Mobile, AL

PDS Defense, Inc.

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Contractor Safety Manager to lead 3rd party safety management for the North America region.

The role focuses on integrating external service providers within the OHSMS framework and driving safety performance through KPIs. Responsibilities include configuring contractor safety software, incident data integration, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Production, and Facilities to advance safety culture and compliance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of health and safety experience in industrial production or aviation maintenance environments.
Contractor management experience with 3rd party safety programs.
Project leadership on regional safety projects with vendor/compliance focus.
Proficiency with project management tools and software.
Deep working knowledge of Health and Safety data software, database management, and the Google Platform.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator for 3rd party contractor safety management software.
Configure platforms to reflect site-specific risk profiles and compliance.
Support site incident management policies, including integration of contractor data.
Monitor OHSMS software performance for actionable safety intelligence on vendor risk.
Lead initiatives aligning contractor activities with OHSMS strategies and safety goals.
Develop and implement documents on Supplier and Contractor Safety Management.
Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Facilities, and Security to ensure compliance.
Audit and inspect supplier/contractor safety program; produce reports and lead corrective actions.
Act as Health and Safety SME for risk assessments of contractor work packages.

Skills

Project management

Vendor/contractor management

Communication

Influence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field

Tools

Project management tools & software

Health & Safety data software

Database management

Google Platform

Job description

Administrative/Clerical

Aviation Contractor Safety Manager- Mobile, AL Wichita, KS Posted: 5/22/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218150

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Contractor Safety Manager, in Mobile, AL. Job ID#218150

Job Description

The Contractor Safety Manager (Contract) is a critical role within the North America Health & Safety Center of Excellence (NA H&S CoE), serving as the primary lead for all strategies and initiatives related to Contractor Safety Management. The Contractor Safety Manager ensures that the regional Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) effectively integrate external service providers, ensuring that every contractor and supplier aligns with North America safety standards. The Contractor Safety Manager is responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress and performance of the contractor safety program using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

As the Business Responsible for OHSMS services specifically tied to 3rd party management, the Contractor Safety Manager oversees the selection, implementation, and administration of contractor safety management software solutions. Furthermore, the Contractor Safety Manager works closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Security and Facilities to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of contractor safety culture and organizational change. This role will report directly to the NA H&S CoE Compliance and Governance Manager.

Duties

Serve as the primary administrator and process owner for 3rd party contractor safety management software.

Ensure the platform is configured to reflect site-specific risk profiles and compliance requirements.

Support site incident management policies and procedures, including the integration of contractor data into digital incident management platforms.

Monitor and track the performance of OHSMS software solutions to ensure they provide actionable safety intelligence regarding vendor risk and compliance levels.

Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) (40%)

Lead regional-level initiatives that align contractor activities with the overarching OHSMS strategies and safety goals.

Develop and implement technical documents including policies, procedures, programs, and guidance documents pertaining to Supplier and Contractor Safety Management.

Work directly with principal key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Facilities, and Security to ensure compliance with the Supplier and Contractor Safety program.

Responsible for the technical steering of suppliers and contractors to ensure adherence to program requirements and safety expectations.

Partner with senior leadership to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of safety culture and contractor management processes across the region.

Manage the Supplier and Contractor audit and inspection process; conduct audits, produce reports, and lead briefings on findings, corrective actions, and recovery plans.

Function as the Health and Safety subject matter expert for risk assessments pertaining to contractor work packages and high-risk activities.

Support the development of recovery plans for non-compliance items identified during the audit process to ensure continuous improvement.

Responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress of contractor safety initiatives using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive program success.

Participate as a member of the core investigation team for any safety incidents involving 3rd party services or contractors.

Required

Bachelor Degree in industrial and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering or related fields, or certification or an equivalent amount of experience

5+ Years of health and Safety experience required in an industrial production or aviation maintenance environment.

Contractor Management: Proven experience in managing complex contractor safety programs and managing 3rd party software services.

Project Leadership: Experience leading regional-level safety projects with a focus on vendor compliance and procurement integration.

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Deep working knowledge of Health and Safety data software, database management, and the Google Platform.

Passionate about people and environment, ability to influence.

Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety data software or database.

Ability to understand and apply federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety laws.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

Ability to maintain and ensure the confidential nature of the position.

Fluent written and spoken English.

Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills.

Preferred Experience

5+ years managing 3rd party contractor safety management software.

Experience working in complex, matrixed organizational structures.

Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.

French, German or Spanish preferred

Licensure/Certifications Preferred

CSP, SMS, TSP, GSP, ASP, OSHA 501, OSHA 511

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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