Safety - Training Manager Express Operations

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence through innovative training and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure safety protocols are consistently followed across warehouse and ramp operations, aligning with corporate, airline, customer, and regulatory requirements (FAA, TSA, OSHA).
• Lead investigations for safety incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide guidance and training to station managers and supervisors on best practices in safety, behavior-based safety, and incident prevention.
• Oversight of the training schedule to ensure new hire training aligns with operational requirements and recurrent training is completed on time.
• Manage training resources to allocate and optimize training facilities and instructional personnel.
• Key contact for all on-duty injury follow-ups, maintain clear communication and support affected employees.
• Maintain clear communication and support affected employees during their recovery progress and coordinate necessary medical updates.
• Manage workplace accommodation, return to work, and injury follow-up processes dedicated to employee well-being.
• Conduct routine physical security audits and investigate policy breaches, security incidents, and loss events.
• Lead confidential investigations and deliver timely reports on theft, fraud, workplace violence, and critical incidents.
• Drive structured monthly safety meetings to maintain a strong safety culture, meet regulatory requirements, and identify hazards before they cause incidents.
• Drive strategic projects aimed at injury prevention and risk reduction across the organization.
• Influence behavior and foster a safety-first mindset at all levels of the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience supporting 24/7 operations, may need to respond to safety and security events outside of regular business hours.
• 5 years of experience in operations in aviation and warehouse.
• 5 years of ramp safety experience.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, or other related field.
• 3 years of experience in disability management, worker’s compensation, or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ADA, and best practices in injury management and ergonomics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using safety management systems (SMS).
• Crisis management and emergency response planning expertise.

Preferred Skills

• Safety Leadership & Compliance Expertise.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis.
• Training Program Management & Facilitation.
• Employee Injury Management & Return-to-Work Coordination.
• Influence, Communication & Safety Culture Development.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The primary activity in this position will be working at a computer either standing or sitting 60% of the time.

Perks & Benefits

• Access to DailyPay app for pay in advance.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more.
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for quality medical care.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and more as part of WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness programs offered to all employees.
• 401k program offered for investment in your future.
• Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers available for career growth.