SMS Site Process Mgr

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SMS Site Process Manager is responsible for site-specific operational planning, coordination, administration, training and financial costing of all matters associated with legislative SMS issues. This role coordinates and administers the site SMS in accordance with corporate guidance, through direct communication with management and in consultation with applicable regulatory agencies. It promotes and ensures compliance with the company's SMS requirements, including risk identification, assessment and control. The position obtains, analyzes, and presents operational data to assist in preventing personal injury and asset damage to aircraft and equipment. It also reviews regulatory compliance documents, develops compliance programs, and advises upon SMS process requirements of the company's Maintenance Error Management System (Gulfstream Occurrence Reporting System). The role monitors developments in SMS industrial practices and regulatory issued legislation and advises of any advancement that may be beneficial to the company. It maintains and oversees site management of the Aircraft or Equipment Asset Damage Reporting System and the Personal Injury Reporting System. The SMS Site Process Manager ensures that all SMS audit findings are resolved satisfactorily within the agreed time frame and corrective action is taken as necessary. They also ensure that all site employees receive SMS related training and that the organization's SMS procedures and standards are understood by all personnel. Additionally, they ensure that safety-related initiatives derived through SMS legislation are written and distributed within the facility and that regular internal safety reviews of the working practices within the facility are conducted. This role is responsible for the procurement of any safety-related equipment deemed necessary for use within the facility and participates in interviews regarding employment of safety-related personnel. The SMS Site Process Manager represents the local site when communicating with enterprise peers, attends monthly teleconferences with enterprise safety management, and promotes SMS at the local level.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Safety, Human Factors, or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
6 years of experience in airworthiness programs or a combination of human factors and training experience that lend to successful execution of SMS related programs.
Excellent communication skills required.
Foundational understanding of workplace cultural change.
Relevant training and experience with airworthiness safety programs and human factors programs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in conducting investigations, training/mentoring new investigators, data collection and analysis, identifying root causes, and developing preventative strategies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer the site SMS in accordance with corporate guidance, through direct communication with management and in consultation with applicable regulatory agencies.
Promote and ensure compliance with the companys SMS requirements, including risk identification, assessment and control.
Obtain, analyze, and present operational data in order to assist in preventing personal injury and asset damage to aircraft and equipment.
Review regulatory compliance documents, develop compliance programs, and advise upon SMS process requirements of the companys Maintenance Error Management System (Gulfstream Occurrence Reporting System).
Monitor developments in SMS industrial practices and regulatory issued legislation and advise of any advancement that may be beneficial to the company.
Maintain and oversee site management of the Aircraft or Equipment Asset Damage Reporting System and the Personal Injury Reporting System.
Ensure that all SMS audit findings are resolved satisfactorily within the agreed time frame and corrective action is taken as necessary.
Ensure that all site employees receive SMS related training and that the organizations SMS procedures and standards are understood by all personnel.
Ensure that safety related initiatives derived through the SMS legislation are written and distributed within the facility.
Ensure that regular internal safety reviews of the working practices within the facility are conducted.
Responsible for the procurement of any safety related equipment deemed as necessary for use within the facility.
Participate in interviews regarding employment of safety related personnel.
Represent local site when communicating with enterprise peers.
Attend monthly teleconferences with enterprise safety management.
Promote SMS at the local level.
Perform other duties as assigned.