HSSE Director, Safety, EMEAA

SATS Ltd Mission
This position is responsible for the planning, implementing and operating the WFS EMEAA Safety Management System (SMS) including Aviation Safety and Employee's Safety.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and manages the operation of the Safety Management System
• Works with WFS stakeholders to implement Manual, Policies, Standards, training materials and controls to support a culture of Safety
• Models and promotes an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership
• Is Involved in the development and updating of emergency response plans and procedures
• Ensures regional Safety related Manuals are aligned with other applicable global/regional manuals (e.g., Cargo Handling Manual, Global Security Standard, GOM…)
• Ensures that Safety risk assessments are conducted when applicable and establishes/leads key risk reduction initiatives
• Administers any safety-related surveys at regional level
• Oversees Regional Safety Audit Program in partnership with EMEAA internal audit team
• Analyzes safety information in a timely manner
• Provides EMEAA Safety metrics/program performance monitoring and reporting to applicable business.
• Monitors and evaluates the results of corrective actions using Pulse
• Ensuring safety-related information, including organization goals and objectives, are made available to all personnel through established communication processes.
• Work closely with communication team and training departments to develop Safety promotion
• Develops/maintains strong and positive working relationships with airlines, customers, regulators, professional bodies, external experts, and WFS internal and external stakeholders
• Monitors the industry for safety concerns that could affect WFS
• Mentors/develops WFS Safety professionals, optimizes the competences of local Safety experts
• Liaise with other regional Safety experts representatives (North America, Brazil) to align SMS strategies

Qualifications

• Full-time experience in Aviation Safety/Occupational Health in the capacity of an aviation safety investigator, safety/ quality manager or safety risk manager
• Sound knowledge of the WFS's operations, procedures and activities
• Broad aviation technical knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• An understanding of Risk Management principles and techniques to support the SMS
• Experience implementing and/or managing SMS
• Experience in writing SMS Manuals
• Experience and qualifications in accident/ incident investigation and human factors
• Experience and qualifications in conducting safety/ quality audits and inspections
• Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks, including ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS), relevant Civil Aviation Regulations and ISAGO
• Computer literacy and superior analytical skills

Competencies

• Leads by example demonstrating an excellent safety behavior and attitude, following regulatory rules and practices and promoting effective safety reporting
• Very Good oral and written communication skills, excellent in interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels both inside and outside the company
• Ability to be firm in conviction, promote a just and fair culture and yet advance an open and non-punitive atmosphere for reporting
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership skills including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop, and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues in a matrix organization to achieve meaningful outcomes and creates business impact
• Must be a self- starter and able to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a matrix environment
• Teamwork: Working as part of a team, enjoying what (s)he does, collaborating with colleagues and relying on their expertise to make a valuable contribution
• Customer Focus: Working proactively with customers (internal or external) to ensure the proper delivery of her/his role's expectations
• Integrity: Communicating with respect and honesty, being aligned on the proper code of conduct and ethics
• Responsibility: Being trusted and accountable for her/his actions including the effect on people around, leading by example
• Safety & Security: always Consider S&S as the number one priority, respecting compliance, rules and regulations