Manager Safety

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Newark, NY

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About The Position

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us? Job SummaryThe Safety Manager promotes a proactive Safety and Health Program to prevent workplace injuries, reduce material losses, and minimize operational interruptions. This role ensures compliance with safety regulations and builds a strong safety culture across station operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety laws and risk management.
• Experience in incident investigation and safety audits.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong observational ability.
• Certification in occupational health and safety is a plus.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong safety culture across all station operations.
• Share safety communications (bulletins, posters, updates).
• Lead root cause analysis of incidents and accidents.
• Conduct audits per WFS policy and identify risks.
• Run safety committee meetings and report findings.
• Review incidents and trends; recommend and track corrective actions.
• Ensure reporting system use (e.g., Pulse) and protocol compliance.
• Assess operations for compliance with WFS, airline, and regulatory standards.
• Track performance vs. SLAs (e.g., on-time, baggage).
• Investigate service failures and drive improvements.
• Partner with GM and Regional Director to resolve safety/service issues.
• Identify and address training needs with the training team.
• Ensure completion of WFS and airline-specific training.
• Maintain access to GOMs; develop/update LOPs based on risks.

Benefits

• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees