Regional Safety Manager

Overview

Take a Huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens opportunities to develop existing skills, learn new skills, and work with different customers and cultures while delivering world-class service. WFS provides a full-service capability including aviation cargo, airline passenger, and aviation ramp services.

Our team is highly trained, skilled, and confident airport service professionals supported by local training and development.

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business-to-customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with teams in cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service across multiple locations and continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

The Regional Safety/Security Manager (RSM) is responsible for oversight, coaching, and educating regional WFS locations on WFS standard operating procedures and policies. This includes compliance with Stations Site Security and Safety programs as well as interaction with various U.S. Government agencies. The RSM will demonstrate excellent knowledge of all pertinent safety and security regulations and recommended standard operating procedures related to TSA, FAA, OSHA, IATA, CBP, and related recommendations and regulations.

The role requires a strong commitment to standard operating procedures and knowledge of safety and security processes for cargo warehousing/handling and airport passenger and cargo ground operations within the aviation environment.

• Coordinate with station management teams regarding emerging safety and security concerns.
• Document and submit reports for region of responsibility to Directors of Safety, Security.
• Meet with customer/airline/airport representatives when directed for safety/security-related issues.
• Travel to respond to accidents/incidents as directed by Regional Safety or Security Directors.
• Assist and coach stations to complete required daily and weekly inspections and audits as mandated.
• Verify stations in the assigned region complete all reports as required by any government agency or official airport authority.
• Attend and facilitate safety and security meetings with other managers and operations to inform of safety or security issues.
• Create incident reports for management on regional safety and security status.
• Compile data to submit to Directors of Safety and/or Security to assist in proposals for process and procedure improvements.
• Perform independent station audits focusing on safety, security, and quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure Site-Specific Security and Safety Plans are up to date and compliant.
• Assist on special projects and events as needed or perform other duties as required.

• Two years' or equivalent experience in airline/cargo safety or security operations.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g., CCTV).
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety and security regulations with focus on the aviation sector (e.g., TSA, CBP, OSHA, FAA).

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to critical safety/security issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a dynamic team.
• Bi-Lingual preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software.
• Committed and reliable.
• United States Citizen.
• High school diploma; further education in airline operations safety/security or similar field is an asset.

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Walk short distances, reach above/below shoulder, handle/grasp documents or equipment.
• Sit or stand for short or extended periods.
• Lift/carry/move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment and communicate by telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable laws and standards.

• Pay in advance options through Daily Pay.
• On-the-spot recognition awards via Awardco Platform.
• Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and more.
• Wellness programs for all employees.
• 401k program offered.
• Opportunity for internal…