Safety Manager

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is a global leader in airline catering and hospitality, recognized as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and innovation has made us an industry leader, and we are expanding our operations to a new location to support our growing business. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers.

Position Summary

As we continue to expand our footprint, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Safety Manager to oversee and enhance all ramp and employee safety programs at our new Customer Service Center (CSC). In this role you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being of our employees and the integrity of our operations. This position is vital in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, reducing aircraft accidents, minimizing employee injuries, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

How You'll Elevate Our Team

Safety Compliance & Program Management

• Ensure compliance with company-wide employee safety, ramp safety initiatives, and airline safety requirements at assigned CSCs.
• Implement and maintain standardized Safety Management Guides and Ramp Safety Operating Procedures.
• Conduct mock OSHA and Ramp Safety Audits to proactively identify risks and ensure readiness for official audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs for employees, including driver/guide/coordinator training.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external safety-related inquiries, ensuring successful resolutions to safety issues.

Incident Investigation & Risk Reduction

• Lead accident and injury investigations, performing root cause analyses and developing strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Oversee and analyze trends in employee injuries, aircraft, auto, and property damages, implementing action plans to drive significant reductions in incidents.
• Collaborate with airline manufacturers to design new safety-compliant ground service equipment.
• Administer and enforce compliance with OSHA, FAA, EPA, DOT, Cal/OSHA, and airline customer safety regulations.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on ramp safety, employee safety, and airline regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional safety meetings with business partners, such as ARTEX, Continental, and UPSLT-Delta.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to CSC safety teams, ensuring customer satisfaction in airline audits.
• Support company-sponsored initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing and process efficiency improvements.
• Attend airline customer training sessions to obtain certifications for aircraft doors, galleys, and operational procedures.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 5-7 years of experience in safety operations, aviation ground handling, or employee safety management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FAA, DOT, EPA, and airline-specific safety regulations.
• Experience managing relationships with airline security personnel, airport authorities, and federal/state law enforcement agencies.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations, collect evidence, and collaborate with legal counsel as needed.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to train and influence management at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other safety-related reporting systems.
• Aviation security experience and familiarity with the Circle of Safety and ground handling safety terminology is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Aviation Ground Safety, or a related field preferred.