Manager - Safety & Security

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Safety Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive workplace safety programs aligned with federal, state, and aviation-related regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility safety audits, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support industrial hygiene activities and oversee incident prevention and reduction initiatives.
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans tailored to aviation environments, including hangars, aircraft movement areas, and fuel-related operations.
• Fulfill Designated Employer Representative (DER) responsibilities, as applicable.

Security Operations Management

• Oversee administration and maintenance of security technologies, including access control systems, cameras, and door hardware.
• Partner with IT and airport authorities to ensure security systems remain functional, compliant, and aligned with airport requirements.
• Coordinate with concierge and front desk teams to maintain alignment with security protocols, visitor management, badging processes, and airport access rules.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Perform safety risk assessments and support applicable components of the FAA aligned Safety Management System (SMS).
• Partner with the Director, Air Safety on crossover safety concerns and incident trends, recognizing the Director’s full authority for product safety and FAA compliance.
• Ensure workplace safety processes effectively integrate with broader enterprise safety frameworks.

Training & Capability Development

• Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to align and modernize EHS-related training across all locations.
• Support development and delivery of consistent, effective safety and security learning programs.

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Manage digital EHS platforms used for tracking compliance activities, documenting reporting requirements, monitoring corrective actions, and generating safety/security performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate, timely data that enables informed, data-driven decision making.

Leadership, Culture & HR Partnership

• Promote a proactive, regulation-aligned safety culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to provide routine employee and labor-relations coaching to leaders.
• Support timely and consistent resolution of workplace concerns while reinforcing expectations for safety, accountability, and operational integrity.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Security Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in workplace safety, security operations, or EHS roles, ideally within aviation or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and relevant aviation safety standards.
• Experience managing safety audits, emergency preparedness, and security technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using digital EHS or security management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing cross-functional partners and developing team members.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CHSP, Certified Security Professional) preferred but not required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively -Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honestly, integrity, and authenticity.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan : Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting after one year of employment.
• Employer-Paid Coverages : Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking : With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO : 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus : For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development : Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts : Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement : Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.