Manager-Safety & Security

Manager, Safety & Security

The Manager, Safety & Security leads a team of safety and security professionals dedicated to protecting employees, facilities, and organizational assets within a general aviation manufacturing environment. This role develops, implements, and monitors workplace safety and security programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and aviation-specific regulatory standards. The Manager plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant operational environment through proactive risk management, structured safety processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

• Safety Program Leadership
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive workplace safety programs aligned with federal, state, and aviation-related regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility safety audits, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support industrial hygiene activities and oversee incident prevention and reduction initiatives.
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans tailored to aviation environments, including hangars, aircraft movement areas, and fuel-related operations.
• Fulfill Designated Employer Representative (DER) responsibilities, as applicable.
• Security Operations Management
• Oversee administration and maintenance of security technologies, including access control systems, cameras, and door hardware.
• Partner with IT and airport authorities to ensure security systems remain functional, compliant, and aligned with airport requirements.
• Coordinate with concierge and front desk teams to maintain alignment with security protocols, visitor management, badging processes, and airport access rules.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Perform safety risk assessments and support applicable components of the FAA aligned Safety Management System (SMS).
• Partner with the Director, Air Safety on crossover safety concerns and incident trends, recognizing the Director's full authority for product safety and FAA compliance.
• Ensure workplace safety processes effectively integrate with broader enterprise safety frameworks.
• Training & Capability Development
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to align and modernize EHS-related training across all locations.
• Support development and delivery of consistent, effective safety and security learning programs.
• Data, Reporting & Systems
• Manage digital EHS platforms used for tracking compliance activities, documenting reporting requirements, monitoring corrective actions, and generating safety/security performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate, timely data that enables informed, data-driven decision making.
• Leadership, Culture & HR Partnership
• Promote a proactive, regulation-aligned safety culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to provide routine employee and labor-relations coaching to leaders.
• Support timely and consistent resolution of workplace concerns while reinforcing expectations for safety, accountability, and operational integrity.

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Security Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in workplace safety, security operations, or EHS roles, ideally within aviation or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and relevant aviation safety standards.
• Experience managing safety audits, emergency preparedness, and security technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using digital EHS or security management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing cross-functional partners and developing team members.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CHSP, Certified Security Professional) preferred but not required.

Our Benefits:
Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Salary Range: USD $96,605.82/Yr.

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