Contractor Safety Manager – Contract Role

Airbus

Contractor Safety Manager at Airbus managing contractor safety programs and compliance. Leading initiatives for occupational health and safety management within industrial production and aviation contexts.

Posted 6/9/2026contractMobile • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary lead for all strategies and initiatives related to Contractor Safety Management
Monitor and track the progress and performance of the contractor safety program using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Oversee the selection, implementation, and administration of contractor safety management software solutions
Work 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
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
Manage the Supplier and Contractor audit and inspection process; conduct audits, produce reports, and lead briefings on findings, corrective actions, and recovery plans
Responsible for monitoring and tracking the progress of contractor safety initiatives using established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven experience in managing complex contractor safety programs and managing 3rd party software services
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
Ability to understand and apply federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety laws
Fluent written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status

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Hard Skills & Tools

contractor safety managementKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)audit and inspection processpolicy developmentprocedure implementationprogram managementvendor complianceproject managementdatabase managementenvironmental, health, and safety laws

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational change managementcollaborationproblem-solvingreportingbriefingstakeholder engagementstrategic planninginitiative management

Certifications

Bachelor Degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor Degree in Environmental Health and Safety EngineeringHealth and Safety certification