Safety - Training Mgr Exp (MSP)

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Bloomington, IL

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About The Position

The Manager of Safety and Training leads comprehensive safety, security, and training programs across warehouse and ramp operations. The role ensures operations meet or exceed corporate policies, air carrier requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory mandates while maintaining efficiency and security. The position supports 24/7 operations and may require responding to safety and security events outside regular business hours.

The manager develops safety culture and training initiatives, oversees incident investigations and training schedules, and manages injury follow-up, accommodations, and return-to-work processes. The role also conducts physical security audits, leads confidential investigations, holds monthly safety meetings, and drives injury prevention and risk-reduction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of experience in aviation and warehouse operations.
• Five years of ramp safety experience.
• Five years of experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in disability management, workers’ compensation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ADA, and best practices in injury management and ergonomics.
• Ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Data-driven mindset and experience using safety management systems (SMS).
• Expertise in crisis management and emergency response planning.
• Ability to support 24/7 operations and respond to safety and security events outside regular business hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Safety leadership and compliance expertise.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Training program management and facilitation.
• Employee injury management and return-to-work coordination.
• Influence, communication, and safety culture development.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence through training and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed across warehouse and ramp operations in alignment with corporate, airline, customer, and regulatory requirements, including FAA, TSA, and OSHA requirements.
• Lead safety incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Guide and train station managers and supervisors in safety practices, behavior-based safety, and incident prevention.
• Oversee training schedules to align new-hire training with operational requirements and complete recurrent training on time.
• Manage training resources, including training facilities and instructional personnel.
• Manage on-duty injury follow-ups, communicate with and support affected employees, monitor recovery, and coordinate medical updates.
• Manage workplace accommodation, return-to-work, and injury follow-up processes.
• Conduct physical security audits and investigate policy breaches, security incidents, and loss events.
• Lead confidential investigations and deliver timely reports on theft, fraud, workplace violence, and critical incidents.
• Hold structured monthly safety meetings to support safety culture, meet regulatory requirements, and identify hazards.
• Drive strategic projects focused on injury prevention and risk reduction.
• Influence behavior and foster a safety-first mindset across the division.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay in advance.
• On-the-spot recognition awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, and discount shopping.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Internal mobility and transfer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager