Demo

Manager, Safety

Walt Disney World Resort
Buena Vista, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Safety position at Walt Disney World Resort?

Manager, Safety

Job Description

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

The Manager, Safety will be the key technical resource and provide the daily leadership oversight, feedback and development to the salaried and O&T Cast in the development, implementation and sustainment of crucial safety programs for their designated business. You will use sound technical judgment to perform and lead others in the identification, assessment, analysis and solving of a broad spectrum of safety issues across a diverse group of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts businesses.

The Manager, Safety reports to the Sr. Manager, Safety

What You Will Do

On any given day, as a Manager, Safety, you might:

  • Improve results by guiding the team in the implementation of safety programs, performing job task analysis, analyzing injury and illness trend data, evaluating safety performance, and finding opportunities to improve safety performance.
  • Assign work tasks, provide leadership, gather and combine team input to form recommended action plans and analyze data/trends to guide incident reduction and hazard mitigation.
  • Focus improving performance, reviewing source material (rules, codes, laws and standards) and identifying and sharing industry practices.
  • Share responsibility with Manager, Safety Services in serving as primary contact with client senior executive.
  • Apply safety standards and able to perform and lead others in resolving complex issues outside of established regulations.
  • Maintain relationships and work as part of a team within a matrix environment with all levels of leadership and employees.
  • Work individually and leading a team in driving above average incident reduction results achieved through the development and implementation of targeted safety strategies and tactics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry standards and best practices
  • Use analytics and identify trends
  • Project management experience
  • Inspired and inventive professional with the ability to think outside area of expertise
  • Operate within uncertainty
  • Plan and prioritize according to our needs
  • Experience with proper writing, speaking and addressing all levels
  • Resolve conflicts and diffuse difficult situations
  • Consultative and influential
  • Experience training delivery

Required Qualifications & Skills

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

  • 10 years of industrial safety experience required in a related field (petro chemical, construction, maintenance, manufacturing, hospitality, entertainment/theatrical, transportation, distribution/warehouse)
  • Basic ergonomic, industrial hygiene or food safety experience
  • Experience leading successful teams
  • Bi-lingual language skills

Required Education

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Education

  • 4 year degree in Occupational Safety or Safety Engineering
  • Advanced degree in Occupational Safety or Safety Engineering
  • Certifications: CSP, CIH, REHS, ARM, CPE, or PE

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

#LI-CTO

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

DRIVER SERVICES BRANCH MANAGER 1 - 12082025-73519
Safety -
Memphis, TN
Lead Safety Manager
FDR Safety -
Byhalia, MS
Bilingual Safety Manager
FDR Safety -
Meridian, MS

Salary.com Estimation for Manager, Safety in Buena Vista, FL
$105,591 to $140,677
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Manager, Safety?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manager, Safety career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$106,173 - $147,033
Income Estimation: 
$148,834 - $219,377
Income Estimation: 
$106,173 - $147,033
Income Estimation: 
$148,834 - $219,377
Income Estimation: 
$94,089 - $127,456
Income Estimation: 
$100,166 - $140,129
Income Estimation: 
$90,258 - $128,729
Income Estimation: 
$107,194 - $153,514
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL
  • We are looking for an eCommerce Specialist-Internet Help Desk! In this role, you will assist Guests with their digital experience through the website and i... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL
  • eCommerce Specialist - Video Chat, Disney Central, (Orlando, FL) - Full Time Do you have a passion for providing world class Guest Service? Join the Disney... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
  • Job Details "We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at DX Global Engineering & Technology. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for th... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
  • Job Details Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) delivers construction management and general contracting for facility, show and ride enhancements, refu... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manager, Safety jobs in the Buena Vista, FL area that may be a better fit.

  • FDR Safety Castroville, TX
  • FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Manager for a large construction client near Castroville, TX. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a gen... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • FDR Safety Wichita, TX
  • FDRsafety is seeking a Safety Manager for a large construction client near Wichita Falls, TX. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a g... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!