Join Our Team as a Safety Manager!

Compensation:

$95,000 - $110,000 / year + bonus eligible
This position is based out of the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

We are food travel experts, passionate about bringing cool, authentic restaurants to airports that reflect a taste of place! At SSP America, the potential to grow and expand is all around you!

Are you ready to champion workplace safety while working with a global travel dining brand that values its employees and offers exciting career growth opportunities? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Safety Manager, you’ll play a vital role in creating and maintaining a safe and compliant workplace across multiple airport restaurant locations. You’ll partner with teams, lead safety programs, deliver impactful training, and ensure compliance with safety standards while traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada (~50%).

What You'll Do:

Evaluate workplace conditions and recommend resources like tools, equipment, and maintenance to enhance safety.
Develop and deliver safety training to stakeholders, creating a culture of safety awareness.
Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
Investigate and document incidents, recommending actions to mitigate future risks.
Provide guidance and motivation to achieve safety goals and reduce incidents.
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and safety cost controls.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to champion safety initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in safety, health, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience as a Safety/Risk Manager, ideally in a unionized food and beverage or restaurant environment.
Proven ability to develop safety programs and partner with risk management professionals.
Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety controls in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Flexibility to travel ~50% across the U.S. and Canada and work remotely.
Eligibility to pass required background checks and obtain TSA/FAA clearance.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of major airports.
Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 + bonus, health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity, and orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Have you developed and implemented safety programs?

Experience:

Safety/Risk management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Chicago, IL 60638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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