VP, QHSE

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 VP of Quality Health Safety & Environment is responsible for leading strategies for North American operations. They will oversee and be responsible for the Company safety, security and environmental processes; and understand business from both an operational and financial perspective. Have the leadership acumen to help drive a company culture that values the safety and security of employees and customers as a business imperative. Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Strategically lead the Safety & Compliance programs for Ground Handling, Cargo, and Fueling operations.
• Promote a positive and just culture which recognizes, and rewards safe behaviors and safe work practices and drives accountability across the business.
• Mentor, lead, and develop QHSE managers within organization to provide quality consultative services to operations.
• Ensure that Swissport’s Global QHSE Management System is fully implemented within North America as a minimum standard, as well as contributing as a Subject Matter Expert to the evolution and improvement of Swissport’s global QHSE standards.
• Maintain currency of the safety program by monitoring legislative actions, evaluating new requirements and developing new programs as necessary.
• Oversee the Field Safety Program to support Operations safety culture and compliance with regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Supervise the Safety & Security Assurance Program including ensuring regulatory compliance for Safety and Security, oversee the Regional Audit Program and Environmental Compliance Program.
• Support stations and Corporate Emergency Response preparedness
• Develop and lead response plans for all OSHA / TSA / FAA / EPA inspections / inquiries.
• Monitor and report out on all safety / security related incidents providing valuable trend analysis to drive risk-based resource allocation.
• Coordinate and develop corrective actions and internal consultative services with operation management.
• Review safety investigations relevant to events occurring within the company. Ensure corrective actions are purposeful, complete, and implemented.
• Investigate high profile accidents and coordinate with Insurance and Legal entities as applicable.
• Ensure change management in processes and procedures to provide and maintain safe work practices and environment.

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What we offer

About us In 2023, Swissport International AG provided best-in class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers (2022 : 186 million) and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight (2022 : 4.8 million) at 115 cargo centers. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents at the end of 2023. Swissport delivers unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Travel Services, Fueling and Aircraft Maintenance. We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience”.