Regional Safety Director

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Regional Safety Director to oversee safety operations across the assigned region, ensuring OSHA, FAA, EPA, airport, and client standards are met. You will lead Regional Safety Managers, coordinate audits, and report to the management team.

The role requires at least ten years of airport/cargo safety experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication with clients and regulatory personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in airport/cargo safety services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, FAA, and other applicable regulations and airport operations.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with company clients and regulatory personnel.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all station safety operations in the applicable region.
• Ensure functions comply with company, client, and federal regulations and procedures.
• Manage Regional Safety Managers.
• Assist other Regional Directors with critical, time-sensitive issues or absences.
• Examine, analyze, evaluate, and supervise safety operations, physical safety assets, and safety personnel.
• Prepare reports and records for the management team.
• Evaluate procedures, practices, and precedents related to safety activities.
• Set priorities and audit schedules for Regional Safety Managers.
• Ensure tracking of assigned regional station compliance with the IQSMS Program.
• Ensure station and facility operations follow protocols and comply with company, OSHA, FAA, EPA, airport, and client standards.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and ensure compliance.
• Investigate safety violations and prepare reports specifying preventive and corrective actions.
• Identify irregular or unusual conditions that may create safety concerns.
• Maintain safety-related records required by local authorities, airline customers, FAA, and other government authorities.
• Prepare the organization and staff for third-party safety audits.
• Ensure government, customer, airline, and local regulatory safety requirements are met.
• Plan, develop, and implement safety programs to test or improve procedures at stations, facilities, and across the organization.

Skills

OSHA Regulations

FAA Regulations

Safety Program Development

Leadership in Safety Management

Bilingual Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Data Analysis

Safety Auditing

Risk Assessment

Tools

Safety Management Systems

Compliance Tracking Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee all station safety operations in the applicable region
• Ensure functions comply with company, client, and federal regulations and procedures
• Manage Regional Safety Managers
• Assist other Regional Directors with critical, time-sensitive issues or absences
• Examine, analyze, evaluate, and supervise safety operations, physical safety assets, and safety personnel
• Prepare reports and records for the management team
• Evaluate procedures, practices, and precedents related to safety activities
• Set priorities and audit schedules for Regional Safety Managers
• Ensure tracking of assigned regional station compliance with the IQSMS Program
• Ensure station and facility operations follow protocols and comply with company, OSHA, FAA, EPA, airport, and client standards
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and ensure compliance
• Investigate safety violations and prepare reports specifying preventive and corrective actions
• Identify irregular or unusual conditions that may create safety concerns
• Maintain safety-related records required by local authorities, airline customers, FAA, and other government authorities
• Prepare the organization and staff for third-party safety audits
• Ensure government, customer, airline, and local regulatory safety requirements are met
• Plan, develop, and implement safety programs to test or improve procedures at stations, facilities, and across the organization

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in the provision of airport/cargo safety services
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, FAA, and other applicable regulations and airport operations
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with company clients and regulatory personnel
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills and attention to detail
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to respond to critical safety issues in a timely manner
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Ability to operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Ability to walk short distances, reach above/below shoulder, handle/grasp documents or office equipment, and sit/stand for short or extended periods
• Ability to lift/carry/move objects, files, and documents up to 10 pounds
• Ability to work in an office environment
• Clear telephone communication
• Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of OSHA and FAA regulations, ensuring compliance across safety operations in airport environments. Proven ability to lead safety programs, manage teams, and effectively communicate with clients and regulatory personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• OSHA Compliance
• FAA Regulations
• Safety Program Development
• Leadership in Safety Management
• Bilingual Communication

Hard Skills

• Safety Operations Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Auditing
• Incident Investigation
• Report Preparation
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Training Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Safety Record Maintenance
• Critical Issue Identification

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Airport Safety Services
• Cargo Safety
• IQSMS Program
• Third-Party Safety Audits
• Federal Regulations
• Local Authority Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Office Productivity Software
• Safety Management Systems
• Compliance Tracking Tools