Safety Program Manager

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

Our Chicago operations is hiring for a Safety Manager. This location is one of our largers hubs with approximately 1,200 employees. As a Safety Manager, you will champion a "Safety First" culture that drives excellence in everything we do. In close collaboration with our airline partners, you will lead the development of a world-class, safety-driven ramp environment, ensuring safety is not just a priority but a core value influencing all operational decisions. Your leadership will inspire a proactive approach to safety, empowering your team to take ownership and make safety an integral part of every action and process. Location: near Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Benefits: No waiting period, eligible as of Day 1.

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.