Safety Manager - Phoenix, AZ

The hiring organization is a specialized airport services company focused on delivering exceptional safety standards and operational excellence within the aviation catering and ground handling industry. Operating in a complex and dynamic environment, the company prioritizes safety as a core pillar to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, compliance with regulations, and a consistent experience for every team member across its airport bases. The company values leadership, accountability, and proactive management to foster a workplace culture centered around safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As an integral part of the broader aviation services sector, this company supports airlines by managing critical safety processes, coaching teams, and executing strategic safety plans to mitigate risk and elevate performance on the ground. The role available is Safety Manager at an airport base, a leadership position responsible for the development and execution of the base’s strategic safety plan. This role demands strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of safety management systems (SMS) within the aviation context. The Safety Manager is charged with ensuring the station team meets or exceeds all safety goals and safety-related compliance metrics. This includes proactive development of detailed, base-specific safety plans developed three to six months in advance for regional approval. The role involves collaboration with key on-site customer contacts to ensure smooth communication and coordination of safety initiatives. On a daily basis, the Safety Manager undertakes various responsibilities focused on training the team to adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Health and Safety requirements. The manager plays a pivotal role in holding station staff accountable for delivering safe and compliant operations that meet contractual and regulatory standards. The position requires constant engagement with frontline staff to communicate goals and feedback openly, reinforce safety behaviors, and promote an inclusive culture that encourages accountability. The Safety Manager coordinates safety training and ensures all required re-certifications are completed to maintain compliance with internal audits and corporate standards. This requires collaboration with corporate trainers and other stakeholders to ensure training programs align with the latest regulatory requirements and safety best practices. Additionally, the role involves ensuring that all processes and activities under the station’s purview are performed within agreed SLA standards without compromising safety. This balance of operational efficiency and rigorous safety compliance is critical to the company's ongoing success and reputation. This position requires substantial experience, typically 5 to 7 years in a safety management role, ideally within the airline catering or airport services sector. Educational qualifications include a strong preference for a four-year college degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, leadership capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to build rapport with diverse teams and customers. The role demands flexibility, reliable transportation, and the willingness to work during weekends, holidays, or days off as operations require. Overall, this Safety Manager position offers a unique opportunity to lead safety initiatives within a critical sector of the aviation industry while directly contributing to the safety and well-being of employees and partners on the ground.

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail
• Must possess good communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality in person and via telephone
• Must be free of disqualifying crimes and able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work weekends, holidays, and days off
• Other duties as assigned