Safety Manager

Colonial Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation and promotion of a safe, accident-free work environment. The role coordinates with the Corporate Safety department and local management in promoting the One Safety program and oversees a team of local Safety Coordinators.

The ideal candidate has a related Bachelor’s degree with aviation industry experience, FAA/airport identifications, and the ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays to sustain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum seven (4) years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Must possess/maintain a valid State driver’s license and FAA/Airport identifications or authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of safety policies to comply with safety, health, enviro and security requirements.
• Consults with departments on equipment design and safety programs.
• Leads hazard/risk analysis and identifies mitigation methods.
• Oversees training evolution including classroom, OJT and recurrent.
• Conducts inspections, audits, and reports unsafe findings with root-cause analysis.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Investigates near misses and incidents to drive corrective actions.
• Maintains records and supports IMS and SMS programs.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Safety Manager

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

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.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Minimum seven (4) 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