Safety Manager

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. 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 across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

The Safety Manager at LSG Sky Chefs is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, and visitors within the facility.

This role is dedicated to creating and maintaining a culture of safety through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and training programs.

The Safety Manager will actively monitor and assess workplace conditions, identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, and promote best practices for risk management. By collaborating with leadership and staff, the Safety Manager will drive initiatives to prevent accidents, minimize risks, and ensure a safe, productive work environment in alignment with LSG Sky Chefs’ commitment to operational excellence and employee welfare.

This position is fully on-site located near the PDX Airport. Shift - Safety needs to be able to work all shifts at different intervals as you will be training and observing drivers on different shifts periodically. They need the flexibility to come in and do an accident investigation if one happens during off hours (middle of the night accident).
The core shifts are probably day shift but weekends and mid or nights will need to be done periodically as well.

Perks:
• Medical, Dental, Vision ELIGIBLE DAY 1!
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, & and a variety of voluntary benefits. (ELIGIBLE DAY 1!)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Flight Discounts
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) including company match
• Free Meals & Parking
• Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
• Opportunities for Advancement

Main Accountabilities

Join our dynamic team as a Safety Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment across our operations! As Safety Manager, you will:

• Ensure compliance with company employee safety initiatives, ramp safety protocols, and airline requirements at our Customer Service Center (CSC)facilities that handle ground support and catering services for airlines.
• Proactively address safety concerns with both internal teams and external customers, driving effective resolutions.
• Conduct thorough audits of our facilities, including reviewing training programs, retraining, new hire documentation, and ensuring adherence to safety standards outlined in the Safety Management Guide and Ramp Safety Operating Procedures.
• Lead mock OSHA and Ramp Safety Audits to ensure ongoing safety compliance and readiness.
• Coach and support our teams to excel in airline safety audits and meet airline safety requirements, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to ensure proper training for staff who operate vehicles and guide aircraft, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Analyze trends in employee injuries, as well as aircraft, auto, and property damages, and develop action plans to reduce these incidents.
• Offer training on how to conduct accident and injury investigations, including root cause analysis, to improve safety processes.
• Actively participate in safety meetings with key business partners, including major airlines and logistics companies.
• Attend training sessions to stay certified on safety procedures related to aircraft doors, galleys, and other airline equipment.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to employee injuries and damages, using insights to implement proactive safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, FAA, EPA, DOT, and airline-specific safety requirements.
• Work with airline manufacturers to help design and improve ground support equipment for new aircraft.
• Support company-wide initiatives like Lean Manufacturing, driving safety improvements across all operations.
• Model corporate values and actively contribute to safety-focused groups, initiatives, and advisory bodies.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on safety, providing support and guidance to other departments to enhance safety protocols.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong understanding and applicability of Employee Safety, Ramp Safety and or Ground Handling Safety Area (OSHA, FAA, DOT)
Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining relationships with airline security personnel, airport authorities, local, state and federal law enforcement authorities
Ability to work with legal counsel to prepare cases and must be able to gather and preserve evidence for presenting
Demonstrated ability to influence managers by establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships
Good communication, presentation skills and organizational ability
Ability to interact, communicate and train management at all levels
Excellent language and writing abilities
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
May require up to 70% travel

Bachelors Degree in Safety or Aviation Ground Safety preferred
In addition, five to seven years operations and safety experience required