Contractor Safety Manager (Contract Role)

Job Description

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Contractor Safety Manager (Contract Role) to join our team in Mobile, AL.

Position Summary
The Contractor Safety Manager (Contract) is a critical role within the Airbus North America Health & Safety Center of Excellence (NA H&S CoE), serving as the primary lead for all strategies and initiatives related to Contractor Safety Management. The Contractor Safety Manager ensures that the regional Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) effectively integrates external service providers, ensuring that every contractor and supplier aligns with Airbus North America safety standards. The Contractor Safety Manager is responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress and performance of the contractor safety program using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

As the Business Responsible for OHSMS services specifically tied to 3rd party management, the Contractor Safety Manager oversees the selection, implementation, and administration of contractor safety management software solutions. Furthermore, the Contractor Safety Manager works closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Security and Facilities to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of contractor safety culture and organizational change. This role will report directly to the NA H&S CoE Compliance and Governance Manager.

Meet the Team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery - working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety - along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your Challenges:

• Software & Digital Systems Management (20%)
  
  • Serve as the primary administrator and process owner for 3rd party contractor safety management software.
    
  • Ensure the platform is configured to reflect site-specific risk profiles and compliance requirements.
    
  • Support site incident management policies and procedures, including the integration of contractor data into digital incident management platforms.
    
  • Monitor and track the performance of OHSMS software solutions to ensure they provide actionable safety intelligence regarding vendor risk and compliance levels.
    

• Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) (40%)
  
  • Lead regional-level initiatives that align contractor activities with the overarching OHSMS strategies and safety goals.
    
  • Develop and implement technical documents including policies, procedures, programs, and guidance documents pertaining to Supplier and Contractor Safety Management.
    
  • Work directly with principal key stakeholders in Procurement, Production, Facilities, and Security to ensure compliance with the Supplier and Contractor Safety program.
    
  • Responsible for the technical steering of suppliers and contractors to ensure adherence to program requirements and safety expectations.
    
  • Partner with senior leadership to facilitate and support the ongoing evolution of safety culture and contractor management processes across the region.
    

• Audit, Inspection & Risk Mitigation (20%)
  
  • Manage the Supplier and Contractor audit and inspection process; conduct audits, produce reports, and lead briefings on findings, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
    
  • Function as the Health and Safety subject matter expert for risk assessments pertaining to contractor work packages and high-risk activities.
    
  • Support the development of recovery plans for non-compliance items identified during the audit process to ensure continuous improvement.
    

• Reporting & Performance (10%)
  
  • Responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress of contractor safety initiatives using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive program success.
    
  • Participate as a member of the core investigation team for any safety incidents involving 3rd party services or contractors.
    
• Other duties as assigned 5%
  

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor Degree in industrial and/or Environmental, Health and Safety Engineering or related fields, or certification or an equivalent amount of experience
  
• 5+ Years of health and Safety experience required in an industrial production or aviation maintenance environment.
  
• Contractor Management: Proven experience in managing complex contractor safety programs and managing 3rd party software services.
  
• Project Leadership: Experience leading regional-level safety projects with a focus on vendor compliance and procurement integration.
  
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  
• Deep working knowledge of Health and Safety data software, database management, and the Google Platform.
  
• Passionate about people and environment, ability to influence.
  
• Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety data software or database.
  
• Ability to understand and apply federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety laws.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
  
• Ability to maintain and ensure the confidential nature of the position.
  
• Fluent written and spoken English.
  
• Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills.
  

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years managing 3rd party contractor safety management software.
  
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizational structures.
  
• Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.
  
• French, German or Spanish preferred
  

Licensure/Certifications Preferred:

• CSP, SMS, TSP, GSP, ASP, OSHA 501, OSHA 511
  

Travel Required

• 25% domestic
  

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 100%
  
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  
• Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  
• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  
• Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  
• Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  
• Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
  
• Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
  
• Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice.
  
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  
• Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor
  

Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Health & Safety
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Job Posting End Date: 03.13.2026

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