Safety & Compliance Lead, Flight Operations

Newrest; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest is seeking a Safety & Compliance Assistant Manager to lead eight Operations Compliance Leads in a start-up flight catering operation. You will verify flight orders meet client specs, oversee safety checks, and drive continuous improvement across production and ramp processes.

You will partner with Safety, Transportation, and Production leaders to address risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the culture of safety while developing your team and expanding leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of experience in safety management or similar role.
• Previous experience creating safety program or changing culture of safety preferred but not required.
• Previous experience managing a team of direct and indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of eight Operations Compliance Leads responsible for flight catering verification and compliance.
• Coaches, trains, and develops team members; ensures adherence to procedures.
• Oversees final verification of flight catering orders to meet client specs and quality standards.
• Monitors compliance with inspection, documentation, sealing, and flight release procedures.
• Collaborates with Production and Transportation management to resolve discrepancies and prevent noncompliant orders from dispatch.
• Reviews compliance findings and implements corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce disruptions.
• Maintains compliance records and develops performance metrics.
• Supports Safety Manager to ensure workplace safety regulations and client safety requirements are met.
• Conducts interviews, time-off approvals, performance reviews, and timecard reconciliations for department staff.
• Performs other duties and mentoring to elevate team capabilities.

Skills

Driver license

TSA background

OSHA knowledge

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety-related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Newrest is seeking a Safety & Compliance Assistant Manager to lead eight Operations Compliance Leads in a start-up flight catering operation. You will verify flight orders meet client specs, oversee safety checks, and drive continuous improvement across production and ramp processes.

You will partner with Safety, Transportation, and Production leaders to address risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the culture of safety while developing your team and expanding leadership