Safety Manager

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata USA is seeking a Safety Manager to lead development and promotion of a proactive safety culture across our operations. You will coordinate with Corporate Safety and local management to implement the One Safety program and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will conduct hazard analyses, lead training, audits, and investigations, and drive corrective actions. A Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in aviation are required, with FAA identifications or authorizations preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• FAA/Airport identification/seals or authorizations on file.
• Flexible to work variable shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and promote a safe work environment in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Corporate Safety and local management on safety programs.
• Lead hazard/risk analyses and identify mitigation methods.
• Oversee training evolution from classroom to on‑the‑job and recurrent.
• Perform audits, report findings and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Investigate near misses and incidents and drive root-cause action.
• Maintain safety records and participate in safety board meetings.
• Provide direction and training to support IMS and SMS programs.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety policy design

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

IMS/SMS programs

Job description

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

The Safety Manager is an 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.

You will

• 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 meeting 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.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required.

You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent level of education and experience.

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the aviation industry

• Must pass background check and drug screen

• Possess/maintain a 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