HOA Director Safety and Security Assurance

Overview:

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

The expected pay rate is $90k-$135k/year. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

This role requires an innovative and experienced self-starter with the confidence and capability to guide and shape a forward-thinking safety assurance strategy with multiple facets. Through proactive stakeholder management, this leader is a true business partner to key departments to drive strategic safety practices across the enterprise creating a risk based approach to safety mitigation and compliance.

Employee may also be responsible for performing other job duties occasionally as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a QHSE audit team and program ensuring oversight and validation of SOP compliance of all regional stations’ operational lines of business including Ground Handling, Fuel, and Cargo as applicable

• Act as the lead Security representative for Swissport NOAM

• Represent as Swissport NOAM’s Security subject matter expert during interactions with the Transportation Security Administration and customers

• Oversee Environmental Program, Security Program, and data analysis processes

• Assist in attaining and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications

• Be an agent for and lead cultural change within the business to ensure continuous improvement

• Drive behavioral based safety initiatives through risk-based safety assurance and safety promotion programs

• Implement and maintain programs, policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with company, client and governmental QHSE requirements

• Prepare and maintain required QHSE records and reports

• Lead auditor and facilitator of Quality performance improvements in the region

• Audit company facilities and workforce in the assigned region

• Keep abreast of current QHSE industry trends, new legislative impacts and customer requirements

• Work with stations directly to ensure effectivity of corrective actions for all audit findings or external commitments

• Develop and facilitate project QHSE risk assessments (e.g. HAZID, safety cases)

• Communicate lessons learned from incidents or other opportunities for improvement by performing or facilitating:

o non-conformity reports

o Contributing factor analysis

o Investigations of incidents, near misses and damages

o Customer complaints

o Key Performance Indicators

• Develop and monitor safety performance and progress

• Prepare and deliver professional presentations

• Align with region leadership to develop QHSE Goals & Improvement plans both targeted and strategic

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of TSA regulations as they apply to Ground Handling, Fueling, and Cargo operations

• Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

• Computer proficient, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications and Competencies

• 7+ years’ experience in QHSE leadership role

• Bachelor’s Degree in QHSE disciplines preferred

• Passenger Airline experience preferred

• CSP, ASP, or CIH Certification preferred

• ISO Lead Auditor preferred

• Self-Starter, able to prioritize and organize targeted and strategic projects or assignments

• Able to deal with a wide range of situations and personalities, good interpersonal skills

• Able to work well under pressure and maintain a team spirit and cooperative attitude

• Able to conduct public speaking, good presentation skills

• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and consistency skills

• Open minded, committed to continual improvement

• Ability to influence culture and be a change agent

• Ability to move back and forth between the strategic and tactical aspects of the role, set priorities and produce results under challenging conditions with tight deadlines

• Strong verbal, auditory & written communication skills

• Team player and leader

• Ability to travel up to 50%, sometimes on short notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on business needs and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

What we offer

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Permanent