Ramp Safety Officer

DO & CO • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

DO & CO is hiring a Ramp Safety Officer in Romulus to help maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality ramp activities. The role ensures compliance with safety protocols, models safe practices, and supports coordination of ground operations. The officer oversees ramp, ground, and transportation operations; supervises and trains drivers and team members; monitors operations for hazards and procedural deviations; and conducts inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. The position also requires airport security clearance and the appropriate airport-issued identification badge. The role may involve long hours on foot, changing temperatures, and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

DO & CO operates in Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, with operations in 33 locations across 12 countries and 3 continents. The company emphasizes hospitality, quality, innovation, and career development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a related field.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and outstanding communication skills.
• Must successfully complete the mandatory airport security clearance process for the assigned location, meeting applicable TSA and U.S. Customs requirements under 49 CFR §1542.209 and obtaining the appropriate airport-issued identification badge.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Solution-oriented mindset and sound decision-making abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Hands-on, can-do mentality and proactive work ethic.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ramp, ground, and transportation operations to maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted workflow through logistics and supply chain coordination.
• Ensure compliance with airport authority regulations, airline requirements, TSA, OSHA, DOT, company policies, and applicable airside and landside safety standards.
• Enforce ramp safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures in accordance with airport, airline, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise drivers to ensure compliance with airside driving rules, airport permits, vehicle safety standards, and company transportation policies.
• Verify that drivers maintain valid airport IDs, airside driving permits, and required certifications.
• Conduct driver safety briefings and coaching on safe driving practices on the ramp and airport roadways.
• Deliver ramp and driver safety training to team members.
• Motivate and supervise team members to promote a safety-first culture and high operational standards.
• Monitor daily operations, identify hazards, and promptly correct unsafe behaviors, conditions, or procedural deviations.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments of ramp operations, vehicles, and equipment; document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate safety incidents, near-misses, and non-compliance events; prepare reports and recommend preventative measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Ramp Safety Manager and Operations Manager.

Benefits

• 401K for eligible full-time employees.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, for eligible full-time employees.
• Daily complimentary meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Career development opportunities nationally and internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed