Safety Program Manager-Field Operations

At Sky Chefs, safety is more than a priority—it’s the cornerstone of our success. We’re seeking a Field Safety Program Manager to lead and elevate our safety culture across operations at one of the world’s busiest airports. In this critical role, you’ll collaborate with airline partners and internal teams to create a best-in-class ramp environment where safety, service excellence, and customer focus thrive together. If you’re passionate about protecting people, driving compliance, and building programs that make a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead from the front. Location: near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Main Accountabilities

• Foster a “safety first” culture where strict adherence to ramp and employee safety processes are perceived as non-negotiable and the only way to perform our work.
• Develop and implement training programs that instil a “safety first” culture and provide our team with the knowledge required to follow our SOP’s.
• Design and implement safety programs that promote employee ownership of Safety, create awareness of the how and why of safety, and recognize safe behaviour.
• Partners with CSC Leadership regarding employee safety issues involving but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT); and applicable state agencies.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings
• Coordinate and ensure that all accidents are investigated and corrective/preventive action is implemented and sustained.
• Partners with CSC leadership to ensure audit readiness
• Oversee Workers Compensation processes at the CSC to effectively manage claims
• Ensure compliance of CSC security procedures and airport authority badging requirements

Leadership

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed.
• Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy.
• Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team.
• Make the company’s values and management principles live in the department(s).
• Participate and support Company sponsored initiatives such as GQS, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety and CBase.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelors Degree in Safety Engineering or in related field preferred.
• In addition, three to five years of directly related experience in operations and safety required.
• Proven analytical and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve budget.
• Understanding and applicability of governmental regulations such as OSHA, FDA, USDA and EPA regulations, as well as applicable state agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills required combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application.