Contractor Safety Manager

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Contractor Safety Manager (Contract Role) to join our team in Mobile, AL.

The Contractor Safety Manager (Contract) is a critical role within the Airbus North America Health & Safety Center of Excellence (NA H&S CoE) serving as the primary lead for all strategies and initiatives related to Contractor Safety Management. The Contractor Safety Manager ensures that the regional Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) effectively integrates external service providers, ensuring that every contractor and supplier aligns with Airbus North America safety standards.

The Contractor Safety Manager is responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress and performance of the contractor safety program using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

As the Business Responsible for OHSMS services specifically tied to 3rd party management, the Contractor Safety Manager oversees the selection, implementation, and administration of contractor safety management software solutions. Furthermore, the Contractor Safety Manager works closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Security and Facilities to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of contractor safety culture and organizational change.

This role will report directly to the NA H&S CoE Compliance and Governance Manager.

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery - working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety - along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Software & Digital Systems Management (20%)

  • Serve as the primary administrator and process owner for 3rd party contractor safety management software.
  • Ensure the platform is configured to reflect site‑specific risk profiles and compliance requirements.
  • Support site incident management policies and procedures, including the integration of contractor data into digital incident management platforms.
  • Monitor and track the performance of OHSMS software solutions to ensure they provide actionable safety intelligence regarding vendor risk and compliance levels.

• Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) (40%)

  • Lead regional‑level initiatives that align contractor activities with the overarching OHSMS strategies and safety goals.
  • Develop and implement technical documents including policies, procedures, programs, and guidance documents pertaining to Supplier and Contractor Safety Management.
  • Work directly with principal key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Facilities, and Security to ensure compliance with the Supplier and Contractor Safety program.
  • Responsible for the technical steering of suppliers and contractors to ensure adherence to program requirements and safety expectations.
  • Partner with senior leadership to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of safety culture and contractor management processes across the region.

• Audit, Inspection & Risk Mitigation (20%)

  • Manage the Supplier and Contractor audit and inspection process; conduct audits, produce reports, and lead briefings on findings, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
  • Function as the Health and Safety subject matter expert for risk assessments pertaining to contractor work packages and high‑risk activities.
  • Support the development of recovery plans for non‑compliance items identified during the audit process to ensure continuous improvement.

• Reporting & Performance (10%)

  • Responsible for monitoring and…