Field Safety Supervisor

Job Title: Field Safety Supervisor
Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $59,796.82 - 74,746.03

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

The incumbent is responsible for supervising all aspects of the ramp and employee safety programs at the responsible Customer Service Center (CSC). Main objective is the reduction of aircraft accidents and injuries to employees.

Main Accountabilities

• Supervise and ensure compliance with Company ramp and employee safety initiatives.
• 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.
• Coordinate ramp/employee safety initiatives and appropriate. measurement systems as set by company and customer.
• Regularly trains employees on all Employee Safety and Ramp Safety SOPs.
• Supervise daily area / department activities in the CSC.
• 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.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering or in related field preferred.
• In addition, one to three 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 combines with an aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application.

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.