Regional QHSE Manager - South

Swissport International AG•Des Plaines, IL

30d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. The Regional QHSE Manager is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) program. In this role he/she supports all the management teams and various internal departments as required and report to leadership on the overall QHSE performance, including improvement needs. The expected pay rate is $80,000 - $95,000/annually. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Requirements

Willingness to travel up to 75%, sometimes with little notice
Good command of the English language both verbal and written
3+ years experience in QHSE leadership role
ISO Lead Auditor
Self Starter, able to prioritize and organize targeted and strategic projects or assignments.
Able to deal with a wide range of situations and personalities, good interpersonal skills
Able to work well under pressure and maintain a team spirit and cooperative attitude
Able to conduct public speaking, good presentation skills
Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills and consistent
Open minded, committed to continual improvement, a change agent
Ability to move back and forth between the strategic and tactical aspects of the role, set priorities and produce results under challenging conditions with tight deadlines.
Strong verbal, auditory & written communication skills.
Computer literate, with proficident skills in MS-Office suite of programs.
Team player and leader.
Willingness and ability to frequently travel, up to 75% sometimes with little notice

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the QHSE disciplines preferred
CSP, ASP, or CIH Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead cultural change within the business to ensure continuous improvement
Implement and main programs, policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with company, client and governmental QHSE requirements.
Prepare and maintain required HSE records and reports.
Lead auditor and facilitator of Quality performance improvements in the region
Audit company facilities and workforce in the assigned regions.
Keep abreast of current HSE industry trends, new legislative impacts and customer requirements.
Be an agent for change.
Develop and facilitate project HSE risk assessments (e.g HAZID, safety cases).
Communicate lessons learned from incident or other opportunities for improvement by performing or facilitating: Non-conformity reports Root cause analysis Incidents, near misses and damages Customer complaints
Develop and monitor QHSE performance and progress.
Prepare and deliver professional presentation
Monitor insured case management from any of the job injuries, equipment damage, property or environmental claims utilizing the Risk Management Team and appropriate Third Party Admins (TPAs)
Align with region leadership to develop QHSE Goals & Improvement plans both targeted and strategic.
Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of QHSE Standards and the reveleance of the business objectives.
Maintain a contract risk register, reviewing QHSE risks, and escalating when appropriate.
Maintain quality, safety, environmental systems, implement and audit to achieve compliance with ISO9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains and compliance with QHSE standards through “Point of of Work Assessments” audit and review of operating practice and systems.
Reports directly to the QHSE Director