Safety Manager

Dnata•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Safety Manager develops, implements, and promotes a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment. The role coordinates with the Corporate Safety department and local management to develop and implement dnata’s One Safety program and promote a proactive safety culture. The Safety Manager manages a group of local Safety Coordinators and reports directly to the Regional Safety, Training, and Compliance Manager over the Northeast. The position supports and drives safety, environmental, security, training, and compliance programs across the operation. It leads hazard and risk analysis, inspections and audits, incident investigations, and analysis of safety data, while advising management on corrective and preventative actions. The role also provides direction, management, technical expertise, and training for IMS and SMS programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
Minimum seven years of experience in the aviation industry.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA- or airport-required identification, seals, or authorizations.
Flexibility to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operations.
Ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of safety policies and procedures that comply with local, state, and federal occupational safety and health, environmental, and security requirements.
Consult with departments on equipment and facility design and use, fire prevention, and safety and environmental programs.
Lead hazard and risk analysis efforts and assist in identifying mitigation methods.
Perform an assurance function across classroom, on-the-job, and recurrent training.
Conduct observations, inspections, and audits; prepare reports; communicate unsafe findings to appropriate authorities; identify root causes; and determine corrective action.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and customer requirements.
Support and drive investigations of near misses and incidents, and coordinate preparation of materials and evidence to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain necessary files and records.
Provide direction, management, technical expertise, and training to support IMS and SMS programs.
Ensure and participate in safety board meetings.
Analyze hazards, near misses, and incidents using graphical and numerical methods to identify trends, and recommend actions to senior management to improve safety.
Review and approve planning, design, and modifications involving materials, processes, operations, personnel changes, or building layouts that affect IMS/SMS.