Sr. Mgr., Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) Ops.

Annual Hiring Range:

• $120,000-$125,000 Per Year

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

Main Duties and Responsibilities
o Utilize data-driven insights to drive decision-making and improve HSSE
o Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of excellence and proactive risk management in HSSE.
o Promote employee engagement in HSSE programs through effective communication, recognition programs, and collaboration.
o Serve as a subject matter expert for all aspects of HSSE, with a strong focus on ramp safety and interior safety programs.
o Drive the continuous improvement of HSSE systems, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response plans.
o Implement and maintain HSSE policies, procedures, and training programs to support a safe and compliant work environment.
o Provide ongoing feedback and collaboration for the improvement and updating of HSSE policies, procedures, and training programs.
o Support unit investigations and timely responses on HSSE incidents, by facilitating root cause analyses, reviewing action plans, and verifying effective corrective and preventive actions to reduce risks.
o Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, USDA/APHIS, TC, FAA, and TSA) and customer-specific HSSE requirements.
o Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments in assigned region to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
o Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE programs in your assigned region.
o Review and support unit preparation of regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting compliance, risk management, and operational safety progress.
o Provide strategic leadership and guidance to HSSE managers and/or representatives, through mentorship, coaching, and development programs.

Core Competencies and Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• Relevant and extensive work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Work Experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HSSE management, preferably in the aviation, food manufacturing, logistics, or transportation industries.
• Strong experience in airport ramp safety, occupational safety, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading safety teams and implementing safety improvement initiatives

Technical Skills
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, DOT, TSA, PHAC and other regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Proficiency in using safety software and Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies Required
• Expertise in safety culture transformation and employee engagement strategies
• Ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification methodologies.

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act withintegrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliverexcellenceas a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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