Ramp Safety Specialist

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts safety training programs
• Training of all new hires
• Responsible for investigation and documentation of all accidents and injuries to determine root causes and assists unit and regional management with developing corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with company and regulatory safety policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements best practices.
• Conducts ramp safety audits and provides on-the-job training.
• Supports aircraft incident root cause investigation and reporting.
• Works with unit to secure full compliance with OSHA (or similar) regulatory compliance.
• Controls proper maintenance of CDL (Commercial Driver License) files at the unit as required by company policy.
• Monitors, controls and drives improved compliance
• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp
• Direct others with knowledge of ramp service and operational functions
• Work under pressure while maintaining near 100% on time performance
• Encourage team cooperation through briefings and leading by example
• Ability to determine when tasks are complete and review daily reports
• Communicate efficiently with upper management, agents and flight crews
• Ensure all team members practice all safety policies and procedures
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on time performance of flights
• Comply with all security requirements of air carriers.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on time performance of flights
• Other duties as assigned.
• Champions employee safety without compromise.
• Manages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.
• Responsible for evaluating employee performance, coaching and corrective action for employees and liaises as required with HR and other support functions. 
• Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labour and food costs.
• Always looks for ways to minimize labour and material cost.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum qualifications include High School graduate or equivalent
• Preferred qualifications include degree in the discipline of occupational safety and or risk prevention

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of safety and/or risk experience required.
• Previous in airline, manufacturing, distribution operations or other fast paced environment.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience
• High school diploma, GED and two years of ramp experience preferred
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, pass a required pre-employment background check
• Must complete paperwork accurately and have basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic
• Present a neat professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be punctual & dependable
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work a variety of shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work in a time-sensitive and fast paced environment
• All your information will be kept confidential according to Gate Group and Gate Gourmet guidelines and other guidelines pertaining to other governing bodies pertaining specifically to airport or airline industry

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Required to have valid RAIC and DA (Driver’s Airside)

Job Skills:

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English