Field Safety Supervisor

Job Title: Field Safety Supervisor
Job Location: Santa Ana-USA-92626
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $68,338.70 - 85,423.59

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.

The Opportunity

As a Safety Supervisor, you'll ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. This role is responsible for driving employee safety initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and reinforcing best practices across daily operations.
This is a hands‑on leadership position where you will work closely with frontline teams, monitor safety performance, and take immediate action to prevent incidents. In this role you'll be a key leader, responsible for promoting a strong safety culture across our airport operations. Our priority is to ensure employees go home safe every day while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Career growth with a nationwide industry leader
• A collaborative culture built on teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture across ramp and operational teams
• Spend time in the operation coaching employees on safe work practices and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, and audits to help prevent injuries and equipment damage
• Facilitate engaging safety meetings and training sessions that keep safety top of mind
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and operational events to identify root causes and develop solutions
• Partner with local leaders to implement action plans that improve safety performance
• Monitor safety trends and use data to recommend improvements
• Help prepare teams for airline, OSHA, FAA, DOT, and internal audits
• Build strong relationships with airline partners and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audit readiness

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.