Manager Safety Programs

Southwest Airlines

73d • $122,200 - $135,800

About The Position

All of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Manager Safety Programs delivers on our Purpose by providing Leadership and assisting with the strategic development of the Safety Program Teams, while also serving as an occupational Safety subject matter expert for the Company. This role responds to OSHA investigations and oversees OSHA reporting and recordkeeping. The Manager Safety Programs is a detail orientated thinker who is ready to provide Leadership and drive their own career with Heart. The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in Occupational Safety
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certificate/card or equivalent knowledge of/education in OSHA regulations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules
• Advanced Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Skilled in presenting to groups of various sizes
• Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on Occupational Safety and Health Administration issues and programs
• Provide oversight to the Safety Programs Team and the development and implementation of Company Safety Programs and Safety Projects
• Support OSHA injury reporting and responses to regulatory investigations
• Craft Safety communications that promote compliance with Occupational Safety Programs and educate Leadership on Safety Responsibilities
• Support the Company by serving during disaster response (Aircraft, Hurricane, and Pandemic)
• Foster positive relationships and serve as a liaison between the Company and governmental agencies (primarily OSHA and FDA), as well as representing the Company within industry workgroups
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED