Safety Manager

Dnata; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata is seeking an influential Safety Manager to develop, implement, and promote a safe working environment across our Northeast operations. You will lead a team of Safety Coordinators and coordinate with the Corporate Safety department to advance our One Safety program and proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities include overseeing safety policy implementation, hazard analysis, audits, and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Must possess/maintain a valid State driver’s license and FAA/Airport identifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Consults with departments on equipment, facilities, fire prevention, safety and environmental programs.
• Leads hazard and risk analysis and identifies mitigation methods.
• Performs assurance for classroom, on-the-job, and recurrent training activities.
• Conducts observations, inspections and audits; reports unsafe findings and recommends corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and internal policies; supports investigations of near misses and incidents to determine root causes.

Skills

Aviation safety

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Influential position dedicated to the development, implementation and promotion of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. Coordinates with the Corporate Safety department and local management in the development and implementation of dnata’s One Safety program to promote a proactive safety culture. Manages a group of local Safety Coordinators and reports directly to the Regional Safety, Training, and Compliance Manager over the Northeast.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of safety policies and procedures to be followed by Company personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal occupational safety and health, environmental, and security requirements
• Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, facilities, fire prevention, safety and environmental programs
• Leads hazard/risk analysis efforts and assists in the identification of mitigation methods
• Performs an assurance function as it relates to the entire training evolution – classroom, OJT and recurrent.
• Conducts observations, inspections and audits. Prepares reports and communicates unsafe findings to appropriate authorities addressing root causes and determining corrective action
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies and meet ing compliance requirements from our customers
• Supports and drives the investigation of near misses, incidents, and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence to identify root causes for the purpose of developing corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain files and records as necessary
• Provides direction, management, technical expertise and training to support our IMS and SMS programs
• Ensures and participates in safety board meetings
• Proactively performs graphical and numerical analysis of hazards, near misses and incidents to determine trends. Provides recommendations to senior management in an effort to achieve the safest environment possible.
• Review/approve planning, design, and modification of materials processes, operations, personnel changes or building layouts affecting all aspects of the IMS/SMS.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s D egree in a related field, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the aviation industry Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs

• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation

• Ability to work in inclement weather